There are 6 ways to get from Dallas Downtown to Chicago by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DAL - MDW
4h 20m$83–401Bus
- Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus Querétaro
19h 55m$156–296Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
22h 6m$320–650Drive 922.1 mi
- Drive from Dallas Downtown to Chicagocar 922.1 mi
15h 31m$169–244Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DFW - ORD
5h 38m$155–478Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DFW - MDW
5h 20m$115–418
Dallas Downtown to Chicago by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dallas Downtown to Chicago is to drive which costs $160 - $250 and takes 15h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Dallas Downtown to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $80 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Dallas Downtown to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Elm @ Akard - W - Ns and arriving at Dearborn & Harrison via Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street and 35th/Archer Orange Line Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dallas and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22h 6m.
The distance between Dallas Downtown and Chicago is 816 miles. The road distance is 927.5 miles.
The best way to get from Dallas Downtown to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 19h 55m and costs $150 - $300.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Dallas Downtown to Chicago, including transfers.
Dallas Downtown to Chicago bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Dallas Jefferson station.
Dallas Downtown to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dallas station.
The best way to get from Dallas Downtown to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $80 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $300 and takes 19h 55m, you could also train, which costs $320 - $650 and takes 22h 6m.
What companies run services between Dallas Downtown, TX, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Dallas (DAL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicago once daily. Tickets cost $150–290 and the journey takes 17h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–340
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–350
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dallas to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $320–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–290
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $150–290
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More Questions & Answers
Dallas Downtown to Chicago bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Chicago station.
Dallas Downtown to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dallas Downtown to Chicago is 927 miles. It takes approximately 15h 31m to drive from Dallas Downtown to Chicago.
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