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How to get fromChicago to Padre Islandby plane, bus, train, car or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Padre Island by plane, bus, train, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Corpus Christi International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP)plane plane MDW - CRP
    2. Take the bus from Southside Station Bay E to 11th @ Sandcastlebus bus
    8h 40m
    $144–651

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Corpus Christi International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP)plane plane ORD - CRP
    2. Take the bus from Southside Station Bay E to 11th @ Sandcastlebus bus
    9h 24m
    $114–451

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Marcos Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Marcos to Corpus Christi Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Southside Station Bay E to 11th @ Sandcastlebus bus 65
    38h 27m
    $171–366

  4. Drive 1,441.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to South Padre Islandcar car 1,441.2 mi
    25h 25m
    $263–380

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane MDW - HOU
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Aransas Passbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Aransas Pass, TX to Port Aransas, TXcarferry car ferry
    11h 27m
    $236–1,085

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration6h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Padre Island. However, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP), take the taxi to Southside Station Bay E, then take the bus to 11th @ Sandcastle. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to 11th @ Sandcastle via San Marcos Amtrak, San Marcos, Staples Street Station Bay G, Southside Station Bay J, and Southside Station Bay E in around 38h 27m.

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