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How to get fromChicago to Fort Smithby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Fort Smith by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane ORD - XNA
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville to Fort Smithbus bus
    6h 22m
    $130–531

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Fort Smithbus bus Jefferson 117 / ...
    14h 9m
    $102–290

  3. Bus via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depotbus bus Greyhound US1148S
    16h 21m
    $122–271

  4. Drive 679.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Fort Smithcar car 679.9 mi
    11h 48m
    $125–180

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Shell gas station - Texarkana, TXbus bus Milwaukee
    2. Take the bus from Texarkana to Fort Smithbus bus Jefferson 112 / ...
    22h 14m
    $158–373

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration2h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Fort Smith, AR, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Fort Smith via Memphis Bus Station and Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot in around 16h 21m.

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