There are 7 ways to get from New Mexico to Illinois by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Albuquerque International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ABQ - MDW
4h 45m$112–556Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ABQ - ORD
5h 4m$87–446Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
26h 10m$320–800Bus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
28h 5m$210–332Drive 1,279.9 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque to Chicagocar 1,279.9 mi
23h 3m$234–338Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Peoria International Airport
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane ABQ - PIA
7h 19m$111–602Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport
- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SAF - ORD
6h 44m$147–461
New Mexico to Illinois by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Mexico to Illinois is to fly which costs $85 - $450 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from New Mexico to Illinois is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from New Mexico station to Illinois station. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Bus Station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26h 10m.
The distance between New Mexico and Illinois is 1142 miles. The road distance is 1287.4 miles.
The best way to get from New Mexico to Illinois without a car is to train which takes 26h 10m and costs $320 - $800.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from New Mexico to Illinois, including transfers.
New Mexico to Illinois bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
New Mexico to Illinois train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from New Mexico to Illinois is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $320 - $800 and takes 26h 10m, you could also bus, which costs $210 - $340 and takes 28h 5m.
What companies run services between New Mexico, USA and Illinois, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $320–800 and the journey takes 26h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Peoria International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Peoria International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $320–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
New Mexico to Illinois bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Illinois is 1h ahead of New Mexico. It is currently 2:21 AM in New Mexico and 3:21 AM in Illinois.
New Mexico to Illinois train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Mexico to Illinois is 1287 miles. It takes approximately 23h 3m to drive from New Mexico to Illinois.
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