What is the cheapest way to get from McAllen to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from McAllen to Chicago is to fly which costs $85 - $410 and takes 5h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from McAllen to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from McAllen to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs $85 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between McAllen and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from McAllen station to Chicago. However, there are services departing from McAllen Central Station and arriving at Dearborn & Harrison via Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street and 35th/Archer Orange Line Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 23m.

How far is it from McAllen to Chicago?

The distance between McAllen and Chicago is 1266 miles. The road distance is 1427 miles.

How do I travel from McAllen to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from McAllen to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 28h 23m and costs $240 - $410.

How long does it take to get from McAllen to Chicago?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from McAllen to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the McAllen to Chicago bus from?

McAllen to Chicago bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from McAllen Central Station.

Bus or fly from McAllen to Chicago?

The best way to get from McAllen to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs $85 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $410 and takes 28h 23m.

Where does the McAllen to Chicago bus arrive?

McAllen to Chicago bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Dallas station.

Can I drive from McAllen to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between McAllen to Chicago is 1427 miles. It takes approximately 24h 6m to drive from McAllen to Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1254+ hotels available in Chicago.

McAllen to Chicago - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from McAllen to Chicago by plane, 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
best
1. Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MFE - ORD
5h 40m
$88–402
Bus
1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Dallasbus Brownsville
2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus Querétaro
28h 23m
$245–409
Bus, train via Dallas
1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Dallasbus Brownsville
2. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
32h 24m
$215–469
Drive 1,418.7 mi
1. Drive from McAllen to Chicagocar 1,418.7 mi
24h 6m
$259–374
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to San Marcosbus FlixBus US1164
2. Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
38h 19m
$232–942

McAllen to Chicago by bus

7Weekly Buses

28h 23mAverage Duration

$245Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,259.1 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McAllen Central Station to Dearborn & Harrison via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, and 35th/Archer Orange Line Station in around 28h 23m.

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