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How to get fromChicago to Arlingtonby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Arlington by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Dallas

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Dallas (DAL)plane plane MDW - DAL
    5h 16m
    $208–611

  2. Train to South Bend, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane SBN - DFW
    3. Take the tram from DFW Airport Terminal B Station to Fort Worth Central Stationtram tram
    8h 1m
    $127–568

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Dallas Jeffersonbus bus Chicago
    20h 1m
    $173–318

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Worthtrain train Texas Eagle
    24h 22m
    $326–670

  5. Drive 942.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Arlingtoncar car 942.7 mi
    15h 42m
    $172–249

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane ORD - DFW
    2. Take the tram from DFW Airport Terminal B Station to Fort Worth Central Stationtram tram
    6h 35m
    $156–479

  7. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Dallas

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Dallas (DAL)plane plane MKE - DAL
    6h 55m
    $255–776

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane MDW - DFW
    2. Take the tram from DFW Airport Terminal B Station to Fort Worth Central Stationtram tram
    6h 33m
    $166–609

  9. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, tram

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane MKE - DFW
    3. Take the tram from DFW Airport Terminal B Station to Fort Worth Central Stationtram tram
    7h 58m
    $163–774

Chicago to Arlington by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration24h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$326Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 831.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Arlington, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Dallas (DAL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Chicago to Dallas Jefferson once daily. Tickets cost $150–290 and the journey takes 18h.

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