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How to get fromRio Rancho to Chicagoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Rio Rancho to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeABQ - MDW
    3h 52m
    $157–608

  2. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeABQ - ORD
    4h 15m
    $132–478

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Chicago Union StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    26h 31m
    $205–451

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to St Louis Bus StationbusGreyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    30h 2m
    $136–300

  5. Drive 1,303.6 mi

    1. Drive from Rio Rancho to Chicagocar1,303.6 mi
    22h 14m
    $238–344

  6. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSAF - ORD
    6h 10m
    $197–503

Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration5h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Rio Rancho, NM, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $170–410 and the journey takes 26h 10m.

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