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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)plane plane MDW - DAL
    4h 29m
    $98–501

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dallas

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dallas (DAL)plane plane ORD - DAL
    4h 51m
    $68–351

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Dallas Jeffersonbus bus Chicago
    18h 24m
    $170–313

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dallastrain train Texas Eagle
    21h 48m
    $260–600

  5. Drive 924.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Dallascar car 924.1 mi
    15h 22m
    $169–244

  6. 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)plane plane ORD - DFW
    5h 50m
    $86–378

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

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Dallas (DAL)plane plane MKE - DAL
    6h 11m
    $161–820

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

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane SBN - DFW
    7h 14m
    $126–667

  9. 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)plane plane MDW - DFW
    5h 48m
    $96–498

Chicago to Dallas by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration21h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$260Cheapest 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 3 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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