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How to get fromWaco to Chicagoby plane, bus, train, car or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Waco to Chicago by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Waco to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Waco (ACT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ACT - ORD
    5h 43m
    $100–370

  2. Bus to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Waco to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DFW - ORD
    6h 47m
    $85–339

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Waco to Dallasbus bus San Antonio / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus Querétaro
    21h 8m
    $200–351

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Waco to Dallasbus bus San Antonio / ...
    2. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    25h 9m
    $170–311

  5. Drive 1,016.3 mi

    1. Drive from Waco to Chicagocar car 1,016.3 mi
    16h 59m
    $186–268

  6. Bus to Dallas, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Waco to Dallasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DAL - MDW
    6h 23m
    $138–512

  7. Bus via St. Louis

    1. Take the bus from Waco Bus Stop to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 45m
    $124–313

Waco to Chicago by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration21h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$200Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Waco, TX, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

American Airlines flies from Waco (ACT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waco to Dearborn & Harrison via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, and 35th/Archer Orange Line Station in around 21h 8m.

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