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How to get fromIllinois to San Antonioby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Illinois to San Antonio by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Antonio International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane MDW - SAT
    4h 55m
    $164–807

  2. Fly Peoria International Airport to San Antonio International Airport

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    1. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane PIA - SAT
    6h 21m
    $123–603

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - San Antoniobus bus Chicago
    25h 31m
    $184–344

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Antonio Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    32h 36m
    $420–900

  5. Drive 1,196.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to San Antoniocar car 1,196.6 mi
    19h 46m
    $219–316

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Antonio International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane ORD - SAT
    5h 20m
    $174–557

  7. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to San Antonio International Airport

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane STL - SAT
    6h 22m
    $176–768

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MDW - AUS
    2. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 21m
    $166–782

Illinois to San Antonio by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration25h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,057.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Illinois, USA and San Antonio, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio once daily. Tickets cost $180–340 and the journey takes 23h.

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