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There are 11 ways to get from Chicago to Waco by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Dallas, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Dallas (DAL)planeMDW - DAL
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Waco Bus Stationbus
    7h 3m
    $110–491

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)planeORD - DFW
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Waco Bus Stationbus
    8h 32m
    $82–388

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to WacobusChicago
    19h 33m
    $177–330

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to DallastrainTexas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Waco Bus Stationbus
    24h 29m
    $145–635

  5. Drive 1,019 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Wacocar1,019 mi
    16h 44m
    $186–269

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)planeMDW - AUS
    2. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Waco Bus Stopbus
    7h 52m
    $128–694

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)planeORD - AUS
    2. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Waco Bus Stopbus
    8h 13m
    $118–474

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dallas, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dallas (DAL)planeORD - DAL
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Waco Bus Stationbus
    7h 35m
    $90–421

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)planeMDW - DFW
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Waco Bus Stationbus
    8h 20m
    $92–458

  10. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)planeMDW - HOU
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Wacobus
    9h 42m
    $176–734

  11. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)planeORD - IAH
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Wacobus
    10h 6m
    $110–355

Chicago to Waco by train, foot, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration24h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Waco, TX, USA?

Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Chicago to Waco once daily. Tickets cost $160–310 and the journey takes 19h 25m.

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