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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Baytown by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane MDW - HOU
    4h 41m
    $272–1,180

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane ORD - IAH
    2. Take the taxi from Houston-Airport-IAH to Baytowntaxi taxi
    5h 13m
    $162–535

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Marshall Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Marshall Station to Houstonbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    24h 48m
    $315–632

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Dallas Jeffersonbus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Dallas to Houston - Telephone Rdbus bus San Antonio
    26h 59m
    $240–456

  5. Drive 1,076.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Baytowncar car 1,076.6 mi
    18h 30m
    $197–284

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane MKE - IAH
    3. Take the taxi from Houston-Airport-IAH to Baytowntaxi taxi
    6h 37m
    $256–935

  7. Train, bus via Longview

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Longviewtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1152
    26h 17m
    $292–612

  8. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Houston to Baytowntaxi taxi
    30h 30m
    $427–868

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

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration3h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$217Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive to Baytown via 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, Chicago, Dallas Jefferson, Dallas, Houston - Telephone Rd, S Wayside Dr @ Telephone Rd, Magnolia Transit Center, Houston Bus Station, and Baytown Truck Center in around 26h 59m.

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