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How to get fromChicago, IL to Texasby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway or train (Amtrak)

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There are 13 ways to get from Chicago, IL to Texas by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Dallas

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Dallas (DAL)planeMDW - DAL
    4h 51m
    $94–441

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)planeORD - IAH
    5h 51m
    $60–279

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Marshall StationtrainTexas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Marshall Station to HoustonbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    23h 8m

  4. Bus via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus StationbusGreyhound US0125
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Downtown HoustonbusFlixBus N2211
    24h 23m
    $152–389

  5. Drive 1,072.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago, IL to Houstoncar1,072.4 mi
    18h 10m
    $196–283

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)planeMDW - HOU
    5h 39m
    $126–659

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)planeORD - DFW
    5h 59m
    $66–338

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dallas

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dallas (DAL)planeORD - DAL
    5h 2m
    $74–371

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)planeMDW - AUS
    5h 43m
    $114–607

  10. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Antonio International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)planeMDW - SAT
    6h 12m
    $114–557

  11. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Quincy to Midwaysubway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)planeMDW - DFW
    6h 8m
    $76–408

  12. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - AustinbusChicago
    2. Take the bus from Austin to Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline DrbusEl Paso
    26h 28m
    $218–484

  13. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger TerminaltrainCity of New Orleans
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to HoustontrainSunset Limited
    30h 9m
    $194–2,614

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Dallas (DAL) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration3h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Texas, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Dallas (DAL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Louisiana St @ Prairie St via Memphis Bus Station, Downtown Houston, and St Joseph Pkwy @ Louisiana St in around 24h 23m.

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