There are 7 ways to get from Lubbock to Chicago Loop by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane LBB - MDW
5h 29m$115–487Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LBB - ORD
5h 49m$90–387Bus
- Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus
- Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
25h 6m$197–310Bus, train via Fort Worth
- Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Fort Worth Downtownbus FlixBus 2245
- Take the train from Fort Worth to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
29h 46m$595–966Drive 1,133.7 mi
- Drive from Lubbock to Chicago Loopcar 1,133.7 mi
18h 35m$207–299Fly to South Bend, train
- Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to South Bend (SBN)plane LBB - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Millennium Stationtrain
7h 43m$127–509Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1144
- Take the train from Fort Worth to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
30h 11m$607–984
Lubbock to Chicago Loop by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lubbock to Chicago Loop is to fly which costs $90 - $390 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Lubbock to Chicago Loop is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $110 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Lubbock to Chicago Loop. However, there are services departing from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza and arriving at Washington & Lasalle via Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta, St Louis Bus Station and Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 6m.
The distance between Lubbock and Chicago Loop is 975 miles. The road distance is 1140.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lubbock to Chicago Loop without a car is to bus which takes 25h 6m and costs $190 - $310.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Lubbock to Chicago Loop, including transfers.
Lubbock to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza station.
The best way to get from Lubbock to Chicago Loop is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $110 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $310 and takes 25h 6m.
Lubbock to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lubbock to Chicago Loop is 1140 miles. It takes approximately 18h 35m to drive from Lubbock to Chicago Loop.
What companies run services between Lubbock, TX, USA and Chicago Loop, 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 Washington & Lasalle via Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Jefferson & Harrison in around 25h 6m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to South Bend via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–400
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–400
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to South Bend via Denver, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to South Bend via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Worth to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Worth to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from South Bend Airport to Millennium Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–17
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $14–17
Train from South Bend Airport to Millennium Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–16
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Ft Worth Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Fort Worth Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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