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There are 7 ways to get from Baytown to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane HOU - MDW
    3h 33m
    $196–731

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Baytown Park & Ride to Pierce St @ Smith Stbus bus 237
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellumbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus
    26h 27m
    $209–379

  3. Bus, train via Houston

    1. Take the bus from Baytown Park & Ride to Pierce St @ Smith Stbus bus 237
    2. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus bus
    3. Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    27h 10m
    $369–734

  4. Drive 1,074.1 mi

    1. Drive from Baytown to Chicagocar car 1,074.1 mi
    18h 33m
    $196–284

  5. Taxi to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Baytown to Houston-Airport-IAHtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IAH - ORD
    4h 2m
    $246–497

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Longview Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1152
    2. Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    27h 22m
    $331–687

  7. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Baytown to Houstontaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    30h 29m
    $490–972

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar75Weekly Planes
Duration2h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 972.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Baytown to Dearborn & Harrison via Baytown Park & Ride, Pierce St @ Smith St, Downtown Houston, 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 26h 27m.

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