There are 9 ways to get from Dallas to Lake Michigan by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Dallas to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DAL - MKE
3h 43m$116–606Fly Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DAL - MDW
4h 16m$83–411Bus
- Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus Querétaro
19h 47m$211–221Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
22h 18m$302–632Drive 921.3 mi
- Drive from Dallas to Chicagocar 921.3 mi
15h 29m$169–243Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DFW - MKE
4h 42m$123–603Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Traverse City
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Traverse City (TVC)plane DFW - TVC
5h 2m$98–473Fly 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 36m$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 19m$115–408
Dallas to Lake Michigan by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dallas to Lake Michigan is to drive which costs $160 - $250 and takes 15h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Dallas to Lake Michigan is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Dallas to Lake Michigan. However, there are services departing from Houston @ Main - S - Ns and arriving at State & Roosevelt via Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street and 35th/Archer Orange Line Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Dallas to Lake Michigan station. However, there are services departing from Dallas and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 18m.
The distance between Dallas and Lake Michigan is 861 miles. The road distance is 926.6 miles.
The best way to get from Dallas to Lake Michigan without a car is to bus which takes 19h 47m and costs $210 - $230.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Dallas to Lake Michigan, including transfers.
Dallas to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Dallas Jefferson station.
Dallas to Lake Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dallas station.
The best way to get from Dallas to Lake Michigan is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $230 and takes 19h 47m, you could also train, which costs $300 - $650 and takes 22h 18m.
What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Dallas (DAL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicago once daily. Tickets cost $205–215 and the journey takes 17h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Dallas to General Mitchell International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Dallas to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Dallas to General Mitchell International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Dallas to General Mitchell International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
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
- $80–420
Flights from Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Traverse City via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Traverse City via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Traverse City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–340
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dallas to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–650
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $205–215
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $205–215
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More Questions & Answers
Dallas to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Chicago station.
Lake Michigan is 1h ahead of Dallas. It is currently 9:11 AM in Dallas and 10:11 AM in Lake Michigan.
Dallas to Lake Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dallas to Lake Michigan is 927 miles. It takes approximately 15h 29m to drive from Dallas to Lake Michigan.








