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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Waco by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Waco

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waco (ACT)plane plane ORD - ACT
    6h 33m
    $108–425

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane ORD - DFW
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Waco Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 30m
    $82–438

  3. Bus

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

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dallastrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Waco Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 29m
    $137–628

  5. Drive 1,019 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Wacocar car 1,019 mi
    16h 54m
    $186–269

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Dallas, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Dallas (DAL)plane plane MDW - DAL
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Waco Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 8m
    $116–541

  7. 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)plane plane MDW - AUS
    2. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Waco Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 57m
    $138–744

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

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

Chicago to Waco by train, foot, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration24h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waco (ACT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, 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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