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

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There are 8 ways to get from San Marcos to Chicago by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congressbus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane AUS - MDW
    6h 1m
    $108–516

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellumbus bus FlixBus 2230
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus Querétaro
    25h 5m
    $192–356

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    29h 27m
    $390–850

  4. Drive 1,146.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Marcos to Chicagocar car 1,146.6 mi
    19h 3m
    $210–303

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

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congressbus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane AUS - ORD
    6h 30m
    $108–446

  6. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAT - MDW
    6h 26m
    $122–569

  7. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAT - ORD
    6h 55m
    $182–569

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

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congressbus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane AUS - MKE
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    8h 34m
    $195–885

San Marcos to Chicago by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration25h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,021.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a bus from San Marcos to Dearborn & Harrison via Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum, Gaston @ Good Latimer - S- Ns, Jefferson @ Marsalis - W - Ns, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, and 35th/Archer Orange Line Station in around 25h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Marcos Amtrak to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $390–850 and the journey takes 29h 27m.

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