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How to get fromChicago to Garlandby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, train, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Garland by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, train, or subway

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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
    5h 3m
    $106–514

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30bus bus Chicago / ...
    20h 2m
    $206–220

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dallastrain train Texas Eagle
    22h 47m
    $548–839

  4. Drive  916.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Garlandcar car 916.1 mi
    15h 18m
    $168–242

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane ORD - DFW
    2. Take the tram from West End Station to Downtown Garland Stationtram tram
    6h 37m
    $118–401

  6. 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 42m
    $168–695

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

    1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane MDW - DFW
    3. Take the tram from West End Station to Downtown Garland Stationtram tram
    6h 22m
    $168–561

  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
    8h 4m
    $111–512

Chicago to Garland by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$206Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 826.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Garland, Dallas County, 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 Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30 once daily. Tickets cost $200–215 and the journey takes 17h 25m.

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