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How to get fromSan Antonio to Great Lakes (Station)by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from San Antonio to Great Lakes (Station) by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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

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    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAT - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    6h 39m
    $118–563

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio to Chicagobus bus Querétaro
    2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus bus Milwaukee
    28h 32m
    $218–475

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train Up-N
    32h 55m
    $413–861

  4. Drive 1,220.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Antonio to Great Lakes (Station)car car 1,220.5 mi
    20h 20m
    $223–322

  5. Fly San Antonio International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAT - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    7h 2m
    $178–563

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

    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
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    8h 27m
    $121–538

  7. Fly San Antonio International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SAT - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    9h 9m
    $181–821

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

    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
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    8h 50m
    $121–468

San Antonio to Great Lakes (Station) by train, foot, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration32h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$413Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,090.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between San Antonio, TX, USA and Great Lakes (Station), IL, USA?

You can take a bus from St Marys Btwn Market & Villita to Buckley Road & Bobby E Thompson Expy via I-35 N Access & Marek St, Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio, Tornado Bus Co - Chicago, Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan, 2107 Belvidere Rd, and Sheridan Rd & Washington St in around 28h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Antonio Station to Great Lakes via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 32h 55m.

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