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How to get fromPort Isabel to Chicagoby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Port Isabel to Chicago by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BRO - ORD
    7h 42m
    $84–387

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brownsville to Dallasbus bus Brownsville
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus Querétaro
    30h 30m
    $323–367

  3. Bus, train via Dallas

    1. Take the bus from Brownsville to Dallasbus bus Brownsville
    2. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    35h 9m
    $605–985

  4. Drive  1,434.3 mi

    1. Drive from Port Isabel to Chicagocar car 1,434.3 mi
    25h 16m
    $262–379

  5. Bus to Mcallen Miller International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Brownsville to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MFE - ORD
    9h 35m
    $91–449

  6. Bus to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Brownsville to Harlingen Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane HRL - ORD
    8h 43m
    $121–439

  7. Bus to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Brownsville to Harlingen Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane HRL - MDW
    9h 57m
    $141–549

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from La Plaza at Brownsville to San Marcosbus bus FlixBus US1164
    2. Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    42h 12m
    $712–1,202

Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,272.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 42m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Las Palmas Port Isabel to Chicago via Brownsville, Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, and Chicago in around 30h 30m.

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