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How to get fromChicago to Katyby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 12 ways to get from Chicago to Katy by plane, bus, train, or car

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

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane MDW - HOU
    2. Take the bus from 904 Dallas St - Houston to Katybus bus
    6h 36m
    $252–1,221

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane ORD - IAH
    2. Take the bus from 904 Dallas St - Houston to Katybus bus
    7h 29m
    $76–393

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austinbus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Katy, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus El Paso
    25h 46m
    $224–482

  4. Train, bus via Houston

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Longviewtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 904 Dallas St - Houston to Katybus bus
    26h 21m
    $333–656

  5. Drive 1,099.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Katycar car 1,099.4 mi
    18h 35m
    $201–290

  6. 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)plane plane MDW - AUS
    2. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Katybus bus
    7h 56m
    $202–937

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane ORD - AUS
    2. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Katybus bus
    8h 20m
    $162–497

  8. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, bus

    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 bus from 904 Dallas St - Houston to Katybus bus
    8h 56m
    $187–784

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Antonio International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane MDW - SAT
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Katybus bus
    8h 55m
    $196–907

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Longviewtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Katybus bus
    26h 50m
    $294–601

  11. Train, bus via Dallas

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dallastrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from 593 S Lamar St Dallas to Katybus bus Dallas
    31h 13m
    $398–810

  12. Train, bus via New Orleans

    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 bus from 904 Dallas St - Houston to Katybus bus
    31h 56m
    $400–822

Chicago to Katy by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$333Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 989.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a bus from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive to Katy via 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, Chicago, Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co, and Katy, TX - Tornado Bus Co in around 25h 46m.

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