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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to McAllen by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mcallen Miller International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane plane ORD - MFE
    7h 14m
    $98–442

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Dallas Jeffersonbus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Dallas to McAllen Central Stationbus bus Dallas
    29h 7m
    $242–412

  3. Train, bus via Dallas

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dallastrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Dallas to McAllen Central Stationbus bus Dallas
    31h 41m
    $214–715

  4. Drive 1,421.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to McAllencar car 1,421.7 mi
    23h 40m
    $260–375

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane MDW - HRL
    2. Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    9h 34m
    $154–612

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane ORD - HRL
    2. Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    9h 31m
    $134–492

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Marcos Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from San Marcos to McAllen Central Stationbus bus FlixBus US1164
    38h 42m
    $222–826

Chicago to McAllen by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration29h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$242Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive to McAllen Central Station via 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, Chicago, Dallas Jefferson, and Dallas in around 29h 7m.

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