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How to get fromChicago to Dallasby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Dallas by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Dallas

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Dallas (DAL)planeMDW - DAL
    4h 24m
    $94–441

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)planeORD - DFW
    5h 52m
    $66–338

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Dallas JeffersonbusChicago
    18h 22m
    $170–313

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to DallastrainTexas Eagle
    21h 48m
    $130–650

  5. Drive 924.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Dallascar924.1 mi
    15h 15m
    $169–244

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dallas

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dallas (DAL)planeORD - DAL
    4h 55m
    $74–371

  7. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Dallas

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Dallas (DAL)planeMKE - DAL
    6h 6m
    $151–777

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)planeMDW - DFW
    5h 41m
    $76–408

  9. Train to South Bend, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)planeSBN - DFW
    7h 16m
    $126–617

Chicago to Dallas by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration21h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Dallas, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Dallas (DAL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Chicago to Dallas Jefferson once daily. Tickets cost $150–290 and the journey takes 18h.

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