Rome2Rio

How to get fromIllinois to McAllenby plane, bus, train, or car

Find Transport to McAllen

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Illinois to McAllen by plane, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Peoria International Airport to Mcallen Miller International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane plane PIA - MFE
    6h 24m
    $106–488

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mcallen Miller International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane plane ORD - MFE
    6h 52m
    $92–432

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Dallas Jeffersonbus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Dallas to McAllen Central Stationbus bus Dallas
    29h 4m
    $298–338

  4. Train, bus via Dallas

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dallastrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Dallas to McAllen Central Stationbus bus Dallas
    31h 47m
    $638–958

  5. Drive  1,421.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to McAllencar car 1,421.7 mi
    23h 39m
    $260–375

  6. Train to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly to Mcallen Miller International Airport

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane plane BMI - MFE
    9h 5m
    $140–540

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane MDW - HRL
    2. Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    8h 52m
    $164–662

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Marcos Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from San Marcos to McAllen Central Stationbus bus FlixBus US1164
    38h 59m
    $746–1,145

Illinois to McAllen by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration29h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$298Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Illinois to McAllen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,123.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Illinois, USA and McAllen, TX, USA?

American Airlines, Allegiant Air, and United Airlines fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive to McAllen Central Station via 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, Chicago, Dallas Jefferson, and Dallas in around 29h 4m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There