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

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

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LBB - MDW
    5h 26m
    $120–577

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LBB - ORD
    5h 25m
    $90–397

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 10m
    $128–253

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1144
    2. Take the train from Fort Worth to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    30h 6m
    $178–563

  5. Drive 1,132.8 mi

    1. Drive from Lubbock to Chicagocar car 1,132.8 mi
    18h 38m
    $207–299

Lubbock to Chicago by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration25h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Lubbock, TX, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Chicago Bus Station via Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta and St Louis Bus Station in around 25h 10m.

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