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How to get fromAustin to Blue Islandby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Austin to Blue Island by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeAUS - MDW
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Blue Island-Vermonttrain
    5h 53m
    $117–561

  2. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Austin to Joliet Gateway CentertrainTexas Eagle
    28h 51m
    $100–340

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to DallasbusSan Antonio / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to ChicagobusQuerétaro
    23h 50m
    $211–368

  4. Drive 1,104.5 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Blue Islandcar1,104.5 mi
    18h 12m
    $202–292

  5. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeAUS - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Blue Island-Vermonttrain
    6h 12m
    $102–381

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

    1. Take the bus from 534 Red River St Austin to San Antoniobus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSAT - MDW
    8h 4m
    $119–615

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

    1. Take the bus from 534 Red River St Austin to San Antoniobus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSAT - ORD
    8h 25m
    $149–415

Austin to Blue Island by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration23h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$211Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Blue Island, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Austin to Western Ave & York St via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, Chicago, California & 35th Street, Western Orange Line Station, and Western Ave & 79th St in around 23h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Austin to Joliet Gateway Center once daily. Tickets cost $100–340 and the journey takes 27h 24m.

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