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 16m$86–404Bus
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30 to Chicagobus Querétaro / ...
17h 15m$167–322Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
24h 9m$329–659Drive 924 mi
- Drive from Mesquite to Chicagocar 924 mi
15h 40m$169–244Line 218 bus, tram to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Sam Houston @ Masters - N - Fs to Lawnview Stationbus
- Take the tram from Lawnview Station to Bachman Stationtram
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DFW - ORD
6h 46m$161–484Line 218 bus, tram to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Sam Houston @ Masters - N - Fs to Lawnview Stationbus
- Take the tram from Lawnview Station to Bachman Stationtram
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DFW - MDW
6h 28m$131–434
Mesquite to Chicago by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mesquite to Chicago is to drive which costs $160 - $250 and takes 15h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Mesquite to Chicago is to line 218 bus and tram and fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $85 - $410.
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 15m.
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 9m.
The distance between Mesquite and Chicago is 827 miles. The road distance is 929.3 miles.
The best way to get from Mesquite to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 17h 15m and costs $160 - $330.
It takes approximately 5h 16m 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 15m and costs $160 - $330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $320 - $700 and takes 24h 9m.
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 $140–290 and the journey takes 16h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Dallas to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $320–650 and the journey takes 22h 6m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
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
- $80–400
Flights from Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–390
- Website
- aa.com
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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–360
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–420
- Phone
- +1 214-979-1111
- Website
- dart.org
Tram from Lawnview Station to Inwood/Love Field Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.dart.org
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
Tram from Lawnview Station to Bachman Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.dart.org
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
Tram from Lawnview Station to Bachman Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.dart.org
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dallas to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $320–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 214-979-1111
- Website
- dart.org
Bus from Sam Houston @ Masters - N - Fs to Lawnview Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.dart.org
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
Bus from Sam Houston @ Masters - N - Fs to Lawnview Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.dart.org
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
Bus from Sam Houston @ Masters - N - Fs to Lawnview Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.dart.org
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30 to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $140–290
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More Questions & Answers
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 929 miles. It takes approximately 15h 40m to drive from Mesquite to Chicago.
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