How to travel from Albuquerque to Chicago, United States of America

The distance between Albuquerque and Chicago is around 1,135 miles (1,826km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Albuquerque to Chicago by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Chicago Midway (MDW).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    $310
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Chicago Union Station.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $160
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Bus

Take the bus to Indianapolis and then to Chicago IL.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $205
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Drive

Drive to Chicago.

  • Duration21h 5m
  • Distance1,334 miles (2,147km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albuquerque and Chicago

There are several options for getting from Albuquerque to Chicago by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $160 and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $310.

The distance between Albuquerque and Chicago is around 1,135 miles (1,826km).

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Albuquerque and Chicago by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Albuquerque to Chicago is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx $310.

The cheapest way to travel between Albuquerque and Chicago, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $160 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Albuquerque and Chicago. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Albuquerque and Chicago with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 1 day 2h.

Amtrak run train services between Albuquerque and Chicago. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 1 day 2h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Albuquerque and Chicago. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Albuquerque to Chicago. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Indianapolis. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.

Greyhound USA, Hoosier Ride and Barons Bus run regular bus services between Albuquerque and Chicago. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Albuquerque and Chicago. Flights depart from Albuquerque (ABQ) and arrive at Chicago Midway (MDW). The flight takes around 2h 45m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Albuquerque and Chicago with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 45m.

Southwest Airlines, Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines fly between Albuquerque and Chicago. Flights depart from Albuquerque (ABQ) and and arrive into Chicago Midway (MDW). These flights usually take around 2h 45m.

The flight from Albuquerque to Chicago typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Albuquerque (ABQ) and and arrive into Chicago Midway (MDW).

The closest major airport to Chicago is Midway International Airport (MDW) (MDW) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Chicago. O'Hare International Airport (ORD) (ORD) and South Bend Regional (SBN) (SBN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Albuquerque and Chicago. The distance is around 1,334 miles (2,147km) by road and it will take around 21h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albuquerque to Chicago is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around $310.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Albuquerque and Chicago

Transport options from Albuquerque to Chicago
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 20m
$310
every 10 mins1,826km (1,135 miles)
Fly to Chicago O'Hare (ORD)3h 35m
$330
every 10 mins1,832km (1,138 miles)
Train
1 day 2h
$160
twice daily2,147km (1,334 miles)
Bus
1 day 7h
$205
twice daily2,415km (1,501 miles)
Drive
21h 5m
$130
on demand2,147km (1,334 miles)

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Airports near Chicago

The following major airports near Chicago offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

MDW
Midway International Airport (MDW)
International Airport
Distance
9 miles (14km) from Chicago
ORD
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
International Airport
Distance
16 miles (26km) from Chicago
SBN
South Bend Regional (SBN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
69 miles (110km) from Chicago