There are 6 ways to get from New Braunfels to Chicago by taxi, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), 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.
Taxi to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Take the taxi from New Braunfels to San-Antonio-Airport-SATtaxi
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SAT - MDW
3h 46m$200–659Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane AUS - MDW
6h 4m$181–641Bus
- Take the bus from San Marcos - Premium Outlets to Dallasbus San Antonio / ...
- Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus Querétaro
24h 10m$259–428Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
29h 48m$462–923Drive 1,164.3 mi
- Drive from New Braunfels to Chicagocar 1,164.3 mi
19h 21m$213–307Taxi to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the taxi from New Braunfels to San-Antonio-Airport-SATtaxi
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SAT - ORD
4h 15m$270–659
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Braunfels to Chicago is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 19h 21m.
The fastest way to get from New Braunfels to Chicago is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $200 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from New Braunfels to Chicago. However, there are services departing from San Marcos - Premium Outlets and arriving at Dearborn & Harrison via Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street and 35th/Archer Orange Line Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from New Braunfels to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from San Marcos Amtrak and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 48m.
The distance between New Braunfels and Chicago is 1082 miles. The road distance is 1171.1 miles.
The best way to get from New Braunfels to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 24h 10m and costs $250 - $430.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from New Braunfels to Chicago, including transfers.
New Braunfels to Chicago bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from San Marcos - Premium Outlets station.
New Braunfels to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Marcos Amtrak station.
The best way to get from New Braunfels to Chicago is to bus which takes 24h 10m and costs $250 - $430. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $460 - $950 and takes 29h 48m.
What companies run services between New Braunfels, TX, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from New Braunfels to Dearborn & Harrison via San Marcos - Premium Outlets, Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, and 35th/Archer Orange Line Station in around 24h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Marcos Amtrak to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $400–850 and the journey takes 29h 27m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–430
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–430
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Marcos Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $400–850
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from San Marcos - Premium Outlets to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–290
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $150–290
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Marcos to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Comal Cabs
- Phone
- +1 830-358-0850
New Braunfels Taxi
- Phone
- +1 830-743-0285
- Website
- newbraunfelstaxi.com
Comal Cabs
- Phone
- +1 830-358-0850
New Braunfels Taxi
- Phone
- +1 830-743-0285
- Website
- newbraunfelstaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
New Braunfels to Chicago bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Dallas station.
New Braunfels to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Braunfels to Chicago is 1171 miles. It takes approximately 19h 21m to drive from New Braunfels to Chicago.
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