There are 6 ways to get from Mesquite to Chicago by bus, tram, plane, train (Amtrak), or car
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Line 218 bus, tram to Dallas, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Take the bus from Sam Houston @ Masters - N - Fs to Lawnview Stationbus
- Take the tram from Lawnview Station to Inwood/Love Field Stationtram
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DAL - MDW
5h 13m$86–424Bus
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30 to Chicagobus Querétaro / ...
17h 10m$219–237Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
24h 6m$249–609Drive 924.3 mi
- Drive from Mesquite to Chicagocar 924.3 mi
15h 39m$169–244Tram to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the tram from Lawnview Station to Dfw Airport Stationtram
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DFW - ORD
7h 12m$158–461Tram to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the tram from Lawnview Station to Dfw Airport Stationtram
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DFW - MDW
6h 56m$108–381
Mesquite to Chicago by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mesquite to Chicago is to tram and fly which costs $150 - $470 and takes 7h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Mesquite to Chicago is to line 218 bus and tram and fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $85 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Mesquite to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30 and arriving at Dearborn & Harrison via California & 35th Street and 35th/Archer Orange Line Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Mesquite station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Lawnview Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Pearl/Arts District Station and Dallas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 6m.
The distance between Mesquite and Chicago is 827 miles. The road distance is 929.7 miles.
The best way to get from Mesquite to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 17h 10m and costs $210 - $240.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Mesquite to Chicago, including transfers.
Mesquite to Chicago bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30 station.
Mesquite to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dallas station.
The best way to get from Mesquite to Chicago is to bus which takes 17h 10m and costs $210 - $240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $650 and takes 24h 6m.
What companies run services between Mesquite, Dallas County, TX, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30 to Chicago once daily. Tickets cost $200–215 and the journey takes 16h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Dallas to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $240–600 and the journey takes 22h 6m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
- Phone
- +1 214-979-1111
- Website
- DART
Tram from Lawnview Station to Inwood/Love Field Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- DART
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
Tram from Lawnview Station to Dfw Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- DART
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
Tram from Lawnview Station to Dfw Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- DART
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
- Phone
- +1 214-979-1111
- Website
- DART
Bus from Sam Houston @ Masters - N - Fs to Lawnview Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- DART
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
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Booking & Getting There
Mesquite to Chicago bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Chicago station.
Mesquite to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mesquite to Chicago is 930 miles. It takes approximately 15h 39m to drive from Mesquite to Chicago.
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