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How to get fromEl Paso to Illinoisby plane, bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from El Paso to Illinois by plane, bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ELP - MDW
    6h 26m
    $179–697

  2. Fly to Peoria International Airport

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    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane ELP - PIA
    8h 52m
    $178–743

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Paso to Dallasbus bus Dallas
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus Querétaro
    29h 8m
    $315–366

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Centerbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    31h 14m
    $382–866

  5. Drive  1,456.9 mi

    1. Drive from El Paso to Chicagocar car 1,456.9 mi
    24h 54m
    $266–385

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ELP - ORD
    6h 49m
    $209–697

  7. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ELP - SPI
    9h 22m
    $211–809

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from El Paso Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    45h 4m
    $490–1,100

El Paso to Illinois by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$382Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,274.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between El Paso, TX, USA and Illinois, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Paso to Dearborn & Harrison via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, and 35th/Archer Orange Line Station in around 29h 8m.

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