There are 6 ways to get from Rio Rancho to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or shuttle
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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
6h 58m$113–558Fly 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
7h 16m$88–448Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
28h 26m$320–802Bus
- 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 / ...
30h 24m$205–337Drive 1,303.4 mi
- Drive from Rio Rancho to Chicagocar 1,303.4 mi
22h 21m$238–344Shuttle 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
8h 59m$148–463
Rio Rancho to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rio Rancho to Chicago is to bus which costs $200 - $340 and takes 30h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Rio Rancho to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 58m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Rio Rancho to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Ellison @ North Seven Bar Loop and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Montaño Transit Center Bay A, Albuquerque Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Rio Rancho to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 26m.
The distance between Rio Rancho and Chicago is 1154 miles. The road distance is 1311 miles.
The best way to get from Rio Rancho to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 28h 26m and costs $320 - $800.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Rio Rancho to Chicago, including transfers.
Rio Rancho to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
Rio Rancho to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Rio Rancho to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 58m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $320 - $800 and takes 28h 26m, you could also bus, which costs $200 - $340 and takes 30h 24m.
What companies run services between Rio Rancho, NM, USA and Chicago, IL, 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
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
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 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Rio Rancho to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h ahead of Rio Rancho. It is currently 4:19 AM in Rio Rancho and 5:19 AM in Chicago.
Rio Rancho to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rio Rancho to Chicago is 1311 miles. It takes approximately 22h 21m to drive from Rio Rancho to Chicago.
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