How to get to Chicago, IL from Dallas, TX

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Compare train, coach and flight for Dallas, TX to Chicago, IL

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dallas, TX to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £88. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £88, and a flight costs an average of £43.

Distance: 1291 km

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Coach

£163

Average Price

Cheapest

£179

Average Price

£167

Average Price

14h 50m

Average total duration

14h 20m

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30m

Additional time*

10h 44m

Average total duration

Fastest

7h 44m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

20h 41m

Average total duration

20h 11m

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30m

Additional time*

0.4 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

3.9 - 7.7kg

CO2 emissions

1.3 - 3.2kg

CO2 emissions

Amtrak

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Spirit Airlines

Most popular airline

Greyhound

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from Dallas, TX to Chicago, IL

How to get to Chicago, IL from Dallas, TX by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Dallas, TX to Chicago, IL is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • UnitedUA2114 · UA1752
    19:345h11
    Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport
    0:45O'Hare International Airport
    £1781One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • UnitedUA2114 · UA1752
    19:345h11
    Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport
    0:45O'Hare International Airport
    £1781One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • American AirlinesAA1193
    22:142h25
    Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport
    0:39O'Hare International Airport
    £2161One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Amtrak22 Texas Eagle
    15:4322h06
    Union Station, Dallas, TX
    13:49Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
    £6641One-way
    0 changes
  • Greyhound ·
    19:0025h10
    Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX
    20:10Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
    £1841One-way
    1 change
  • Greyhound ·
    14:0525h10
    Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX
    15:15Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
    £1991One-way
    1 change
  • Greyhound ·
    7:1521h05
    Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX
    4:20Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
    £2041One-way
    1 change
  • UnitedUA1609 · UA1752
    17:247h21
    Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport
    0:45O'Hare International Airport
    £1781One-way
    1 change
  • American AirlinesAA2346
    21:052h27
    Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport
    23:32O'Hare International Airport
    £1791One-way
    0 changes
  • American AirlinesAA1360
    5:002h28
    Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport
    7:28O'Hare International Airport
    £1791One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Dallas, TX to Chicago, IL

Travel to Chicago, IL easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dallas, TX to Chicago, IL.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Dallas, TX and Chicago, IL including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dallas, TX to Chicago, IL is a train with an average price of £163.

This is compared to other travel options from Dallas, TX to Chicago, IL:

A train is £5 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Dallas, TX to Chicago, IL costing on average £167.

A train is £16 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dallas, TX to Chicago, IL costing on average £179.

The fastest way to travel from Dallas, TX to Chicago, IL is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 44m.

Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:

Train takes on average 14h 20m.

Coach takes on average 20h 11m.

The Dallas, TX to Chicago, IL distance is approximately 1291 km.
The average frequency per day from Dallas, TX to Chicago, IL is:
  • Around 59 flights per day.
  • Around 8 coaches per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dallas, TX and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dallas, TX to Chicago, IL:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Union Station, Dallas, TX and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dallas, TX to Chicago, IL, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Chicago, IL by coach.
  • Travel with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, United, Alaska Airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dallas, TX to Chicago, IL with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 15 direct flights per day with American Airlines, United.
Omio customers who travel from Dallas, TX to Chicago, IL often also extend their vacation to go to San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Indianapolis, IN, Milwaukee, WI, Minneapolis, MN. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chicago, IL and these popular destinations at a great price.

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