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There are 7 ways to get from Waco to Chicago by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Waco to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Waco (ACT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ACT - ORD
    5h 50m
    $106–390

  2. Bus to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Waco to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DFW - ORD
    7h 1m
    $95–292

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Waco to Dallasbus bus San Antonio / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus Querétaro
    21h 3m
    $255–276

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Waco to Dallasbus bus San Antonio / ...
    2. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    24h 57m
    $550–911

  5. Drive  1,016.6 mi

    1. Drive from Waco to Chicagocar car 1,016.6 mi
    17h
    $186–268

  6. Bus to Dallas, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Waco to Dallasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DAL - MDW
    6h 11m
    $138–502

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

    1. Take the bus from Waco to Downtown Austinbus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane AUS - MDW
    7h 8m
    $120–583

Waco to Chicago by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration21h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$255Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 906 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

American Airlines flies from Waco (ACT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waco to Dearborn & Harrison via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, and 35th/Archer Orange Line Station in around 21h 3m.

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