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.
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 from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Chicago Midway (MDW).
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Take the train to Chicago Union Station.
Take the bus to Indianapolis and then to Chicago IL.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 20m | $310 | every 10 mins | 1,826km (1,135 miles) |
Fly to Chicago O'Hare (ORD) | 3h 35m | $330 | every 10 mins | 1,832km (1,138 miles) |
Train | 1 day 2h | $160 | twice daily | 2,147km (1,334 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 7h | $205 | twice daily | 2,415km (1,501 miles) |
Drive | 21h 5m | $130 | on demand | 2,147km (1,334 miles) |
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The following major airports near Chicago offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.