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How to get fromSan Antonio to Chicagoby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from San Antonio to Chicago by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly San Antonio International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAT - MDW
    4h 45m
    $113–606

  2. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane AUS - MDW
    6h 58m
    $106–499

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio to Chicagobus bus Querétaro
    24h 56m
    $227–291

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    31h 1m
    $700–1,100

  5. Drive  1,194.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Antonio to Chicagocar car 1,194.1 mi
    19h 53m
    $218–315

  6. Fly San Antonio International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAT - ORD
    5h 11m
    $173–556

  7. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane AUS - ORD
    7h 26m
    $146–409

San Antonio to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration31h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$700Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,057.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between San Antonio, TX, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio to Chicago once daily. Tickets cost $217–268 and the journey takes 23h 15m.

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