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

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Dallas, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Dallas (DAL)plane plane MDW - DAL
    2. Take the tram from Inwood/Love Field Station to Downtown Plano Stationtram tram
    5h 12m
    $118–611

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane ORD - DFW
    5h 52m
    $106–478

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30bus bus Chicago / ...
    19h 37m
    $163–316

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dallastrain train Texas Eagle
    22h 56m
    $303–616

  5. Drive 906.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Planocar car 906.2 mi
    15h 5m
    $166–239

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

    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
    5h 43m
    $126–608

  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 46m
    $164–723

  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 18m
    $136–617

  9. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane MKE - DFW
    7h 17m
    $171–770

Chicago to Plano by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration22h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$303Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 829.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Plano, TX, USA?

Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30 once daily. Tickets cost $140–290 and the journey takes 17h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Dallas once daily. Tickets cost $300–650 and the journey takes 21h 58m.

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