There are 6 ways to get from Richardson to Chicago by tram, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Tram to Dallas, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Take the tram from Arapaho Center Station to Inwood/Love Field Stationtram
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DAL - MDW
4h 53m$83–421Bus
- Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus Querétaro
20h 26m$214–224Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
23h 38m$233–603Drive 908.9 mi
- Drive from Richardson to Chicagocar 908.9 mi
15h 17m$166–240Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DFW - ORD
6h$158–461Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DFW - MDW
5h 43m$108–381
Richardson to Chicago by tram and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Richardson to Chicago is to fly which costs $150 - $470 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Richardson to Chicago is to tram and fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $80 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Richardson to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Cbd East Tc and arriving at Dearborn & Harrison via Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street and 35th/Archer Orange Line Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Richardson station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Spring Valley Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Dallas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 38m.
The distance between Richardson and Chicago is 830 miles. The road distance is 914.2 miles.
The best way to get from Richardson to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 20h 26m and costs $210 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Richardson to Chicago, including transfers.
Richardson to Chicago bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Dallas Jefferson station.
Richardson to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dallas station.
The best way to get from Richardson to Chicago is to bus which takes 20h 26m and costs $210 - $230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $650 and takes 23h 38m, you could also fly, which costs $150 - $470 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Richardson, TX, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicago once daily. Tickets cost $205–215 and the journey takes 17h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Dallas to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $230–600 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 Arapaho Center Station to Inwood/Love Field Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- DART
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $205–215
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $205–215
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Booking & Getting There
Richardson to Chicago bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Chicago station.
Richardson to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richardson to Chicago is 914 miles. It takes approximately 15h 17m to drive from Richardson to Chicago.
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