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

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

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    1. Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MFE - ORD
    6h 2m
    $88–392

  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
    28h 18m
    $302–335

  3. Bus, train via Dallas

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Dallasbus bus Brownsville
    2. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    32h 12m
    $597–970

  4. Drive  1,419.2 mi

    1. Drive from McAllen to Chicagocar car 1,419.2 mi
    24h 5m
    $259–375

  5. Fly Mcallen Miller International Airport to Peoria International Airport

    1. Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane MFE - PIA
    6h 21m
    $107–488

  6. Bus to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Harlingen Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane HRL - MDW
    8h 25m
    $144–547

  7. Fly Mcallen Miller International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, train

    1. Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane MFE - BMI
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Springfieldtrain train
    9h 18m
    $137–543

  8. 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
    38h 22m
    $705–1,182

McAllen to Illinois by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration28h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$302Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,259.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between McAllen, TX, USA and Illinois, 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 McAllen Central Station to Dearborn & Harrison via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, and 35th/Archer Orange Line Station in around 28h 18m.

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