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

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There are 6 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)planeLBB - MDW
    5h 36m
    $115–487

  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)planeLBB - ORD
    5h 34m
    $90–367

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus
    2. Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    25h 10m
    $129–260

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Ft Worth Bus StationbusGreyhound US1144
    2. Take the train from Fort Worth to Chicago Union StationtrainTexas Eagle
    30h 6m
    $217–777

  5. Drive 1,132.8 mi

    1. Drive from Lubbock to Chicagocar1,132.8 mi
    18h 31m
    $207–299

  6. Fly to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to South Bend (SBN)planeLBB - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
    8h 5m
    $151–637

Lubbock to Chicago by bus

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration25h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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) 4 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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