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How to get fromChicago to Albuquerqueby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, shuttle or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Albuquerque by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane MDW - ABQ
    5h 54m
    $182–906

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train Southwest Chief
    25h 29m
    $120–400

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    28h 5m
    $127–280

  4. Drive 1,286.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Albuquerquecar car 1,286.6 mi
    22h 51m
    $235–340

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane ORD - ABQ
    6h 21m
    $132–656

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane ORD - SAF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunportshuttle bus
    6h 36m
    $158–490

  7. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane MKE - ABQ
    9h 20m
    $264–1,319

  8. Train to South Bend, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane SBN - ABQ
    10h 27m
    $243–1,215

Chicago to Albuquerque by train (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration25h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center twice daily. Tickets cost $120–400 and the journey takes 25h 29m.

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