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How to get fromHidalgo to Chicagoby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Hidalgo to Chicago by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MFE - ORD
    6h 22m
    $141–628

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Dallasbus bus Brownsville
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus Querétaro
    30h 38m
    $244–415

  3. Bus, train via San Antonio

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to San Antoniobus bus Brownsville
    2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    36h 35m
    $513–1,020

  4. Drive 1,425.6 mi

    1. Drive from Hidalgo to Chicagocar car 1,425.6 mi
    24h 15m
    $261–376

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to San Marcosbus bus FlixBus US1164
    2. Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    40h 37m
    $456–952

Hidalgo to Chicago by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration30h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$244Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,263.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Hidalgo, TX, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Puente Intl Hidalgo to Dearborn & Harrison via McAllen Central Station, Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, and 35th/Archer Orange Line Station in around 30h 38m.

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