There are 7 ways to get from Illinois to New Mexico by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane MDW - ABQ
5h 39m$162–806Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane ORD - ABQ
5h 55m$112–606Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain Southwest Chief
25h 29m$340–800Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
27h 50m$207–330Drive 1,286.6 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Albuquerquecar 1,286.6 mi
22h 48m$235–340Fly Peoria International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport
- Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane PIA - ABQ
7h 14m$131–652Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane ORD - SAF
- Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport
7h 39m$162–511
Illinois to New Mexico by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Illinois to New Mexico is to bus which costs $200 - $330 and takes 27h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Illinois to New Mexico is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $160 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Illinois station to New Mexico station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Albuquerque Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25h 29m.
The distance between Illinois and New Mexico is 1143 miles. The road distance is 1294.1 miles.
The best way to get from Illinois to New Mexico without a car is to train which takes 25h 29m and costs $340 - $800.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Illinois to New Mexico, including transfers.
Illinois to New Mexico bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Illinois to New Mexico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Illinois to New Mexico is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $160 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $340 - $800 and takes 25h 29m, you could also bus, which costs $200 - $330 and takes 27h 50m.
What companies run services between Illinois, USA and New Mexico, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $340–800 and the journey takes 25h 29m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $340–800
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Illinois to New Mexico bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
New Mexico is 1h behind Illinois. It is currently 6:29 AM in Illinois and 5:29 AM in New Mexico.
Illinois to New Mexico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to New Mexico is 1294 miles. It takes approximately 22h 48m to drive from Illinois to New Mexico.
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