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There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Philmont Scout Ranch by plane, shuttle, taxi, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle, taxi

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane ORD - SAF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Taos, NMshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Taos, NM to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi taxi
    8h 54m
    $252–605

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Angel Fire Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Angel Fire Airport (AXX)plane plane ORD - AXX
    2. Take the taxi from Angel Fire Airport (AXX) to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi taxi
    16h 31m
    $112–310

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Las Vegas Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Drive from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Philmont Scout Ranchcar car
    23h 50m
    $288–638

  4. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Trinidadbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Raton to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi taxi
    28h 36m
    $359–578

  5. Drive 1,155.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Philmont Scout Ranchcar car 1,155.9 mi
    20h 2m
    $211–305

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane MDW - ABQ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Taos, NMshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Taos, NM to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi taxi
    9h 27m
    $372–1,095

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane ORD - ABQ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Taos, NMshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Taos, NM to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi taxi
    9h 56m
    $312–795

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Angel Fire Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Angel Fire Airport (AXX)plane plane MDW - AXX
    2. Take the taxi from Angel Fire Airport (AXX) to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi taxi
    17h 4m
    $138–430

  9. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane plane ORD - COS
    2. Take the bus from Colorado Springs, CO to Ratonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Raton to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi taxi
    10h 54m
    $246–599

  10. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Taos Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Taos Regional Airport (TSM)plane plane MDW - TSM
    2. Take the taxi from Taos Regional Airport (TSM) to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi taxi
    11h 25m
    $242–835

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) flights

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Philmont Scout Ranch, NM, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Philmont Scout Ranch. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF), walk to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport, take the shuttle to Taos, NM, then take the taxi to Philmont Scout Ranch. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Philmont Scout Ranch via Las Vegas Amtrak Station in around 23h 50m.

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