There are 6 ways to get from Oklahoma City to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane OKC - MDW
2h 51m$117–514Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane OKC - ORD
3h 11m$97–434Bus
- Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
16h 30m$123–198Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Oklahoma City to Newton Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Newton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
17h 33m$209–442Drive 790 mi
- Drive from Oklahoma City to Chicagocar 790 mi
13h$145–209Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oklahoma City to Fort Worthtrain Heartland Flyer
- Take the train from Fort Worth to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
28h 28m$313–717
Oklahoma City to Chicago by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oklahoma City to Chicago is to bus which costs $120 - $200 and takes 16h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Oklahoma City to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Oklahoma City station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Oklahoma City Bus Station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Oklahoma City to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Oklahoma City and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Fort Worth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 28m.
The distance between Oklahoma City and Chicago is 715 miles. The road distance is 794.6 miles.
The best way to get from Oklahoma City to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 16h 30m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Oklahoma City to Chicago, including transfers.
Oklahoma City to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oklahoma City Bus Station.
Oklahoma City to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oklahoma City station.
The best way to get from Oklahoma City to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 16h 30m, you could also train, which costs $310 - $750 and takes 28h 28m.
What companies run services between Oklahoma City, OK, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 16h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Will Rogers World Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Will Rogers World Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newton Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–370
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oklahoma City to Fort Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Worth to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Oklahoma City to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Oklahoma City to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fort Worth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oklahoma City to Chicago is 795 miles. It takes approximately 13h to drive from Oklahoma City to Chicago.
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