There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Dallas by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), 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
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane ORD - AVP
3h 53m$158–505Drive 672.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Dallascar 672.8 mi
11h 38m$123–178Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scrantonbus FlixBus N2686
16h 52m$281–549Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
- Take the bus from State College to Dallasbus Fab805
18h 30m$132–262
Chicago to Dallas by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Dallas is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Dallas is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs $150 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Dallas. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Dallas via State College. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 30m.
The distance between Chicago and Dallas is 670 miles. The road distance is 676.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Dallas without a car is to train and bus which takes 16h 52m and costs $280 - $550.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Chicago to Dallas, including transfers.
Chicago to Dallas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Dallas is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs $150 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $270 and takes 18h 30m.
Chicago to Dallas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at State College Regional Airport station.
Dallas is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 1:46 AM in Chicago and 2:46 AM in Dallas.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Dallas, PA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dallas via State College in around 18h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–400
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scranton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to State College Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Dallas is 677 miles. It takes approximately 11h 38m to drive from Chicago to Dallas.
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