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How to get fromChicago to Fort Sam Houstonby plane, bus, train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Fort Sam Houston by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Antonio International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)planeMDW - SAT
    6h 36m
    $116–609

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)planeORD - AUS
    2. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
    8h 20m
    $112–476

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - San AntoniobusChicago
    24h 31m
    $199–362

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Antonio StationtrainTexas Eagle
    32h 35m
    $189–771

  5. Drive 1,192.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Fort Sam Houstoncar1,192.4 mi
    19h 30m
    $218–315

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Antonio International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)planeORD - SAT
    6h 59m
    $156–419

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)planeMDW - AUS
    2. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
    7h 59m
    $128–696

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Fort Sam Houston, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio once daily. Tickets cost $180–340 and the journey takes 23h.

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