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How to get fromDallas/Ft.Worth Airport (DFW) to Chicagoby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Dallas/Ft.Worth Airport (DFW) to Chicago by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), train, or car

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  1. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DFW - ORD
    3h 19m
    $158–472

  2. Fly Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DAL - MDW
    4h 49m
    $83–401

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus Querétaro
    20h 20m
    $172–318

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    24h 5m
    $316–656

  5. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DFW - MDW
    3h 4m
    $117–400

  6. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane DFW - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train
    5h 31m
    $144–650

  7. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DFW - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    5h 29m
    $154–676

  8. Drive 925.1 mi

    1. Drive from Dallas/Ft.Worth Airport (DFW) to Chicagocar car 925.1 mi
    15h 34m
    $169–244

Dallas/Ft.Worth Airport (DFW) to Chicago by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration24h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$316Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 819.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Dallas/Ft.Worth Airport (DFW), USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicago once daily. Tickets cost $150–290 and the journey takes 17h 50m.

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