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How to get fromChicago to Budaby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Buda by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MDW - AUS
    4h 33m
    $172–680

  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane ORD - AUS
    5h 2m
    $142–440

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austinbus bus Chicago
    22h 46m
    $207–377

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Marcos Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle
    30h 2m
    $394–802

  5. Drive 1,133.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Budacar car 1,133.7 mi
    18h 41m
    $207–299

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MKE - AUS
    6h 20m
    $255–1,039

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration3h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Buda, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austin once daily. Tickets cost $170–330 and the journey takes 20h 55m.

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