There are 8 ways to get from Waco to Illinois by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Waco to Peoria International Airport
best- Fly from Waco (ACT) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane ACT - PIA
6h 3m$114–456Bus to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Peoria International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Waco to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airportbus
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane DFW - PIA
6h 58m$83–397Bus
- Take the bus from Waco to Dallasbus San Antonio / ...
- Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus Querétaro
21h 12m$257–281Bus, train
- Take the bus from Waco to Dallasbus San Antonio / ...
- Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
24h 57m$290–661Drive 1,016.6 mi
- Drive from Waco to Chicagocar 1,016.6 mi
17h$186–268Bus to Dallas, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Waco to Dallasbus
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DAL - MDW
6h 11m$133–482Bus to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Waco to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airportbus
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DFW - ORD
7h 6m$169–481Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Waco to Downtown Austinbus
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane AUS - MDW
6h 53m$114–511
Waco to Illinois by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waco to Illinois is to bus and fly which costs $160 - $490 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Waco to Illinois is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $110 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Waco to Illinois station. However, there are services departing from Waco and arriving at 35th/Archer Orange Line Station via Dallas Jefferson and California & 35th Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 12m.
The distance between Waco and Illinois is 771 miles. The road distance is 1022.6 miles.
The best way to get from Waco to Illinois without a car is to bus which takes 21h 12m and costs $250 - $290.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Waco to Illinois, including transfers.
Waco to Illinois bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Waco station.
The best way to get from Waco to Illinois is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $110 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $290 and takes 21h 12m.
Waco to Illinois bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Dallas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waco to Illinois is 1023 miles. It takes approximately 17h to drive from Waco to Illinois.
What companies run services between Waco, TX, USA and Illinois, USA?
American Airlines flies from Waco (ACT) to Peoria International Airport (PIA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waco to Harold Washington Library via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, and 35th/Archer in around 21h 12m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dallas to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–600
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Waco to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Waco to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Waco to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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