There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Dodge City by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dodge City Regional Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC)plane ORD - DDC
6h 49m$104–459Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dodge City Stationtrain Southwest Chief
14h 23m$200–460Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Dodge Citybus
19h 34m$158–231Drive 839.4 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Dodge Citycar 839.4 mi
14h 9m$154–222Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane MDW - ICT
- Take the bus from 2210 Somerset St - Wichita to Dodge Citybus
7h 22m$208–855Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane ORD - ICT
- Take the bus from 2210 Somerset St - Wichita to Dodge Citybus
7h 49m$172–655Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Garden City Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Garden City Regional Airport (GCK)plane ORD - GCK
- Take the bus from Garden City to Dodge Citybus
9h 22m$172–550
Chicago to Dodge City by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Dodge City is to bus which costs $150 - $240 and takes 19h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Dodge City is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs $100 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Dodge City. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Dodge City via St Louis Bus Station, On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside and 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 34m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Dodge City Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 23m.
The distance between Chicago and Dodge City is 727 miles. The road distance is 844.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Dodge City without a car is to train which takes 14h 23m and costs $200 - $460.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Chicago to Dodge City, including transfers.
Chicago to Dodge City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Dodge City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Dodge City is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs $100 - $460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $460 and takes 14h 23m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $240 and takes 19h 34m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Dodge City, KS, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Dodge City Station once daily. Tickets cost $200–460 and the journey takes 14h 23m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Garden City Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Garden City Regional Airport via St. Louis, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Garden City Regional Airport via Fayetteville, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Garden City Regional Airport via Bloomington, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Garden City Regional Airport via Springfield, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 13m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Garden City Regional Airport via Tulsa, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- When
- Wednesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Dodge City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–460
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Dodge City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Chicago to Dodge City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dodge City Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Dodge City is 844 miles. It takes approximately 14h 9m to drive from Chicago to Dodge City.
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