Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Illinois

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from San Antonio to Illinois by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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

    best
    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAT - MDW
    4h 40m
    $113–556

  2. Fly San Antonio International Airport to Peoria International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane SAT - PIA
    7h 20m
    $102–552

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio to Chicagobus bus Querétaro
    25h 35m
    $184–344

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    31h 1m
    $420–900

  5. Drive 1,193.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Antonio to Chicagocar car 1,193.8 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 9m
    $173–556

  7. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway 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 Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane AUS - MDW
    6h 28m
    $116–532

  8. 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
    6h 57m
    $116–462

  9. Fly San Antonio International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SAT - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    6h 49m
    $164–769

San Antonio to Illinois by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration25h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Antonio to Illinois.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,057.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between San Antonio, TX, USA and Illinois, 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 $180–340 and the journey takes 23h 15m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers