There are 6 ways to get from Arlington to Chicago by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DAL - MDW
4h 54m$183–501Bus to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Arlington to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DFW - MDW
5h 35m$118–413Bus
- Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus Querétaro
19h 55m$172–318Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fort Worth to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
24h 46m$322–704Drive 939.8 mi
- Drive from Arlington to Chicagocar 939.8 mi
15h 50m$172–248Bus to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Arlington to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DFW - ORD
5h 50m$158–483
Arlington to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arlington to Chicago is to drive which costs $170 - $250 and takes 15h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Arlington to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $180 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Arlington to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Arlington and arriving at Chicago via Gaston @ Good Latimer - S- Ns and Dallas Jefferson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Arlington to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Fort Worth and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 46m.
The distance between Arlington and Chicago is 836 miles. The road distance is 945.3 miles.
The best way to get from Arlington to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 19h 55m and costs $170 - $320.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Arlington to Chicago, including transfers.
Arlington to Chicago bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Dallas Jefferson station.
Arlington to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fort Worth station.
The best way to get from Arlington to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $180 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $320 and takes 19h 55m, you could also train, which costs $320 - $750 and takes 24h 46m.
What companies run services between Arlington, TX, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Dallas (DAL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicago once daily. Tickets cost $150–290 and the journey takes 17h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–340
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Worth to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $320–700
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–290
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adults 11-59
- $150–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Arlington to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Arlington to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Arlington to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Arlington to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Arlington to Chicago bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Chicago station.
Arlington to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arlington to Chicago is 945 miles. It takes approximately 15h 50m to drive from Arlington to Chicago.
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