There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Southern Methodist University by subway, plane, tram, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Dallas, tram
best- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Dallas (DAL)plane MDW - DAL
- Take the tram from Inwood/Love Field Station to Smu/Mockingbird Stationtram
5h 7m$104–561Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Dallas Jeffersonbus Chicago
19h 21m$228–241Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dallastrain Texas Eagle
22h 45m$246–577Drive 919.9 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Southern Methodist Universitycar 919.9 mi
15h 19m$168–243Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, tram
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane ORD - DFW
- Take the tram from Dfw Airport Station to Smu/Mockingbird Stationtram
6h 31m$156–458Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, tram
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane MDW - DFW
- Take the tram from Dfw Airport Station to Smu/Mockingbird Stationtram
6h 20m$166–608Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Dallas
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Dallas (DAL)plane MKE - DAL
6h 51m$139–669Train to South Bend, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, tram
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane SBN - DFW
- Take the tram from Dfw Airport Station to Smu/Mockingbird Stationtram
7h 56m$113–519Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, tram
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane MKE - DFW
- Take the tram from Dfw Airport Station to Smu/Mockingbird Stationtram
7h 52m$156–766
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Dallas (DAL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Southern Methodist University is to fly and tram which costs $150 - $460 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Southern Methodist University is to subway and fly and tram which takes 5h 7m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Southern Methodist University station. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Smu/Mockingbird Station via Jefferson @ Marsalis - E - Ns and Commerce @ Ervay - E - Mb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Southern Methodist University station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Smu/Mockingbird Station via Ebj Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 45m.
The distance between Chicago and Southern Methodist University is 822 miles. The road distance is 925.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Southern Methodist University without a car is to bus which takes 19h 21m and costs $220 - $250.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Chicago to Southern Methodist University, including transfers.
Chicago to Southern Methodist University bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago to Southern Methodist University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Southern Methodist University is to bus which takes 19h 21m and costs $220 - $250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $600 and takes 22h 45m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Southern Methodist University, TX, USA?
Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Chicago to Dallas Jefferson once daily. Tickets cost $205–215 and the journey takes 18h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Dallas once daily. Tickets cost $240–600 and the journey takes 21h 58m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Dallas via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Dallas via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Dallas via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Dallas via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Dallas via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Dallas via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Dallas via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Adams/Wabash to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Chicago to Dallas Jefferson
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $205–215
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $205–215
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Southern Methodist University bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Dallas Jefferson station.
Chicago to Southern Methodist University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dallas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Southern Methodist University is 925 miles. It takes approximately 15h 19m to drive from Chicago to Southern Methodist University.
There are 2046+ hotels available in Southern Methodist University.