There are 6 ways to get from Richardson to Chicago by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DAL - MDW
4h 56m$86–404Bus
- Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus Querétaro
20h 34m$159–299Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
23h 38m$323–653Drive 908.5 mi
- Drive from Richardson to Chicagocar 908.5 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 2m$158–481Fly 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 44m$128–431
Richardson to Chicago by tram and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richardson to Chicago is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 15h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Richardson to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $85 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Richardson to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Houston @ Young - S - Mb and arriving at Dearborn & Harrison via Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street and 35th/Archer Orange Line Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 34m.
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 828 miles. The road distance is 913.8 miles.
The best way to get from Richardson to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 20h 34m and costs $150 - $300.
It takes approximately 4h 56m 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 fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $85 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $300 and takes 20h 34m, you could also train, which costs $320 - $700 and takes 23h 38m.
What companies run services between Richardson, TX, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Dallas (DAL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicago once daily. Tickets cost $150–290 and the journey takes 17h 50m.
- 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
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
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–290
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $150–290
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More Questions & Answers
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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