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How to get fromPalatine to Austinby plane, taxi, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Palatine to Austin by plane, taxi, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane ORD - AUS
    5h 58m
    $107–442

  2. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Palatine to Chicagotaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austinbus bus Chicago
    22h 29m
    $340–369

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Austintrain train Texas Eagle
    31h
    $658–1,109

  4. Drive  1,123.9 mi

    1. Drive from Palatine to Austincar car 1,123.9 mi
    18h 29m
    $206–297

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MDW - AUS
    6h 31m
    $138–713

  6. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MKE - AUS
    7h 38m
    $191–797

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Antonio International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane ORD - SAT
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    8h 12m
    $200–583

Palatine to Austin by train and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration31hAverage Duration
Ticket$658Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,015.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Palatine, IL, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palatine to Austin via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 31h.

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