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How to get fromMobile to Illinoisby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Mobile to Illinois by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Mobile Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MOB - MDW
    6h 59m
    $119–492

  2. Bus to Pensacola International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Pensacola Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PNS - ORD
    6h 50m
    $68–331

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    23h 23m
    $171–265

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Mobile, AL to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Mobile / ...
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    24h 13m
    $530–915

  5. Drive  857.2 mi

    1. Drive from Mobile to Chicagocar car 857.2 mi
    15h 44m
    $157–226

  6. Bus to Pensacola International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Pensacola Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PNS - MDW
    6h 21m
    $88–441

  7. Bus to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Mobile to Crestviewbus bus
    2. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane VPS - ORD
    6h 35m
    $161–451

Mobile to Illinois by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration23h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 792.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Mobile, AL, USA and Illinois, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Govt WB and Joachim St to Chicago Union Station via Govt WB Across from Greyhound, Mobile Bus Station, Montgomery Intermodal Center, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 23h 23m.

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