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How to get fromChicago to Southern Methodist Universityby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, or train

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

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Dallas

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Dallas (DAL)plane plane MDW - DAL
    5h 7m
    $108–561

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Dallas Jeffersonbus bus Chicago
    19h 21m
    $228–241

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dallastrain train Texas Eagle
    22h 45m
    $546–835

  4. Drive  919.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Southern Methodist Universitycar car 919.9 mi
    15h 19m
    $168–243

  5. 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 Station to Smu/Mockingbird Stationtram tram
    6h 30m
    $116–378

  6. 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 41m
    $165–692

  7. 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 Station to Smu/Mockingbird Stationtram tram
    6h 24m
    $166–608

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

    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 Station to Smu/Mockingbird Stationtram tram
    7h 56m
    $113–519

  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 Station to Smu/Mockingbird Stationtram tram
    7h 51m
    $172–789

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Dallas (DAL) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration2h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 816.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Southern Methodist University, 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 $205–215 and the journey takes 18h.

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