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How to get fromDes Plaines to Dallasby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Des Plaines to Dallas by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or subway

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

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane ORD - DFW
    5h 7m
    $153–473

  2. Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Dallas

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Dallas (DAL)plane plane MDW - DAL
    5h 20m
    $112–566

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dallastrain train Texas Eagle
    23h 41m
    $327–658

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    2. Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Dallasbus bus Milwaukee
    23h 41m
    $201–354

  5. Drive 926.7 mi

    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Dallascar car 926.7 mi
    15h 24m
    $170–245

  6. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Dallas

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Dallas (DAL)plane plane MKE - DAL
    5h 13m
    $161–644

  7. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane MKE - DFW
    6h 23m
    $168–741

  8. Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane MDW - DFW
    6h 38m
    $179–613

Des Plaines to Dallas by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration23h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$327Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 827.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Dallas, TX, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Dallas once daily. Tickets cost $320–650 and the journey takes 21h 58m.

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