There are 6 ways to get from Marfa to Chicago by bus, plane, taxi, 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.
Bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Take the bus from Marfa, TX to Midland/Odessa Airportbus
- Fly from Midland International Airport (MAF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MAF - MDW
10h 26m$138–530Bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Marfa, TX to Midland/Odessa Airportbus
- Fly from Midland International Airport (MAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MAF - ORD
11h 13m$123–450Bus
- Take the bus from Marfa to Midland / Odessabus
- Take the bus from Midland to Dallasbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus
30h 39m$337–390Taxi, train (Amtrak)
- Take the taxi from Marfa to Alpine Amtrak Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Alpine Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
41h 24m$503–1,086Drive 1,389.8 mi
- Drive from Marfa to Chicagocar 1,389.8 mi
23h 28m$254–367Bus, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Marfa, TX to Midland/Odessa Airportbus
- Fly from Midland International Airport (MAF) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane MAF - MKE
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
13h 35m$204–819
Midland International Airport (MAF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Marfa to Chicago is to bus and fly which costs $120 - $450 and takes 11h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Marfa to Chicago is to bus and fly which takes 10h 26m and costs $130 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Marfa to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Marfa and arriving at Chicago via Midland and Dallas Jefferson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 39m.
The distance between Marfa and Chicago is 1270 miles. The road distance is 1397.9 miles.
The best way to get from Marfa to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 30h 39m and costs $330 - $390.
It takes approximately 10h 26m to get from Marfa to Chicago, including transfers.
Marfa to Chicago bus services, operated by All Aboard America, depart from Marfa station.
Marfa to Chicago bus services, operated by All Aboard America, arrive at Midland / Odessa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marfa to Chicago is 1398 miles. It takes approximately 23h 28m to drive from Marfa to Chicago.
There are 1279+ hotels available in Chicago.
What companies run services between Marfa, TX, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Marfa to Chicago via Midland / Odessa, Midland, Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, and Chicago in around 30h 39m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Midland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Midland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Midland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Midland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Midland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Midland International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Midland International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Midland International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Midland International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Midland International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt, St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alpine Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $430–1,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-848-4728
- sales@allaboardamerica.com
- Website
- allaboardamerica.com
Bus from Marfa, TX to Midland/Odessa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- allaboardamerica.com
- General Passenger
- $40–55
Bus from Marfa to Midland / Odessa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- All Aboard America
- General Passenger
- $40–55
Bus from Marfa, TX to Midland/Odessa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- allaboardamerica.com
- General Passenger
- $40–55
Bus from Marfa, TX to Midland/Odessa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- allaboardamerica.com
- General Passenger
- $40–55
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
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