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How to get fromFort Smith to Chicagoby bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Fort Smith to Chicago by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fort Smith to Fayettevillebus
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeXNA - ORD
    5h 14m
    $121–471

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fort Smith to Kansas CitybusJefferson 112 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union StationtrainSouthwest Chief / ...
    14h 35m
    $100–321

  3. Bus via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot to Memphis Bus StationbusGreyhound US1148S
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0125
    16h 28m
    $124–276

  4. Drive 676.2 mi

    1. Drive from Fort Smith to Chicagocar676.2 mi
    11h 51m
    $124–179

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fort Smith to TexarkanabusJefferson 117 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shell gas station - Texarkana, TX to Tornado Bus Co - ChicagobusMilwaukee
    20h 43m
    $159–374

Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration2h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Fort Smith, AR, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Fort Smith to Chicago Bus Station via Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot and Memphis Bus Station in around 16h 28m.

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