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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Lubbock by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)planeMDW - LBB
    6h 25m
    $120–517

  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)planeORD - LBB
    6h 45m
    $100–427

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus
    3. Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus
    25h 25m
    $130–296

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort WorthtrainTexas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer PlazabusGreyhound US1144
    29h 50m
    $202–824

  5. Drive 1,136.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Lubbockcar1,136.2 mi
    18h 25m
    $208–300

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)planeMKE - LBB
    8h 2m
    $192–891

  7. Train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)planeSBN - LBB
    9h 6m
    $171–736

Chicago to Lubbock by bus

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration25h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza via St Louis Bus Station and Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta in around 25h 25m.

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