There are 5 ways to get from Dodge City to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Dodge City Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DDC - ORD
6h 52m$89–389Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dodge City Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
15h 19m$430–700Drive 835.3 mi
- Drive from Dodge City to Chicagocar 835.3 mi
14h 14m$153–221Bus to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Dodge City to 2210 Somerset St - Wichitabus
- Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ICT - ORD
7h 50m$157–534Bus to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Dodge City to 2210 Somerset St - Wichitabus
- Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ICT - MDW
7h 34m$177–654
Dodge City to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dodge City to Chicago is to drive which costs $150 - $220 and takes 14h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Dodge City to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 52m and costs $85 - $390.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dodge City Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 19m.
The distance between Dodge City and Chicago is 727 miles. The road distance is 840.2 miles.
The best way to get from Dodge City to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 15h 19m and costs $430 - $700.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Dodge City to Chicago, including transfers.
Dodge City to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dodge City Station.
The best way to get from Dodge City to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 52m and costs $85 - $390. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $430 - $700 and takes 15h 19m.
Dodge City to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dodge City to Chicago is 840 miles. It takes approximately 14h 14m to drive from Dodge City to Chicago.
What companies run services between Dodge City, KS, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
United Airlines flies from Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Dodge City Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $430–700 and the journey takes 15h 19m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dodge City Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–370
Flights from Dodge City Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver, Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–380
Flights from Dodge City Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver, Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 21m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–370
Flights from Dodge City Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver, Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 21m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–370
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dodge City Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $430–700
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Dodge City to 2210 Somerset St - Wichita
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Dodge City to 2210 Somerset St - Wichita
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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