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How to get fromChicago to Rio Ranchoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, shuttle or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Rio Rancho by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane MDW - ABQ
    7h 48m
    $174–858

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane ORD - ABQ
    8h 16m
    $114–608

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train Southwest Chief
    27h 18m
    $363–786

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    29h 54m
    $220–412

  5. Drive 1,308.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Rio Ranchocar car 1,308.1 mi
    22h 14m
    $239–345

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

    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 Albuquerque International Sunportshuttle bus
    9h 48m
    $154–483

  7. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane MKE - ABQ
    11h
    $266–1,367

  8. Train to South Bend, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane SBN - ABQ
    11h 47m
    $234–1,117

Chicago to Rio Rancho by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration27h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$363Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Rio Rancho, NM, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center twice daily. Tickets cost $360–800 and the journey takes 25h 29m.

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