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

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  1. Fly Rio Grande Valley International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane HRL - ORD
    5h 30m
    $84–387

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to Dallasbus bus Brownsville
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus Querétaro
    28h 46m
    $306–340

  3. Bus, train via Dallas

    1. Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to Dallasbus bus Brownsville
    2. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    32h 40m
    $601–975

  4. Drive  1,398.7 mi

    1. Drive from Harlingen to Chicagocar car 1,398.7 mi
    24h 35m
    $256–369

  5. Fly Rio Grande Valley International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane HRL - MDW
    6h 34m
    $104–557

  6. Bus to Mcallen Miller International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MFE - ORD
    7h 30m
    $127–452

  7. Bus to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to Brownsvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BRO - ORD
    8h 52m
    $123–446

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to San Marcosbus bus FlixBus US1164
    2. Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    39h 32m
    $713–1,192

Harlingen to Chicago by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration28h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$306Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,244.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harlingen Bus Station to Dearborn & Harrison via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, and 35th/Archer Orange Line Station in around 28h 46m.

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