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How to get fromElmhurst to Austinby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Elmhurst to Austin by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane ORD - AUS
    5h 58m
    $136–392

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austinbus bus Chicago
    22h 8m
    $307–330

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Austintrain train Texas Eagle
    30h 42m
    $337–858

  4. Drive  1,111.2 mi

    1. Drive from Elmhurst to Austincar car 1,111.2 mi
    18h 17m
    $203–293

  5. Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    1. Take the train from Elmhurst to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MDW - AUS
    6h 13m
    $137–712

  6. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MKE - AUS
    7h 51m
    $190–795

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Antonio International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane ORD - SAT
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    8h 12m
    $188–582

Elmhurst to Austin by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration30h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$337Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 999.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Elmhurst, IL, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) hourly. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austin once daily. Tickets cost $245–255 and the journey takes 20h 55m.

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