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How to get fromFort Smith to Auroraby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Fort Smith to Aurora by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fort Smith to Fayettevillebus bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane XNA - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    7h 13m
    $154–493

  2. Bus to Joplin Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fort Smith Van Buren to Joplinbus bus
    2. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JLN - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    8h 15m
    $115–380

  3. Bus, train via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Fort Smith to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson 112 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    14h 24m
    $212–386

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    20h 2m
    $175–303

  5. Drive 651.3 mi

    1. Drive from Fort Smith to Auroracar car 651.3 mi
    11h 37m
    $119–172

  6. Bus to Tulsa International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Fort Smith Van Buren to Tulsabus bus
    2. Fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane TUL - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    11h 2m
    $154–591

  7. Bus to Tulsa International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Fort Smith Van Buren to Tulsabus bus
    2. Fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane TUL - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    11h 31m
    $144–521

Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration2h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 653.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Fort Smith, AR, USA and Aurora, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Fort Smith to Aurora. However, you can take the taxi to Fort Smith, take the bus to Fayetteville, take the taxi to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to LaSalle, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Aurora. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Fort Smith to Aurora via Fort Smith, Kansas City, On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb, On Grand At Pershing Crown Center Shops Sb, Kansas City, and Naperville in around 14h 24m.

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