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How to get fromChicago to Southern Methodist Universityby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, train or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Southern Methodist University by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Dallas

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Dallas (DAL)plane plane MDW - DAL
    5h 12m
    $98–501

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dallas, tram

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dallas (DAL)plane plane ORD - DAL
    2. Take the tram from Inwood/Love Field Station to Smu/Mockingbird Stationtram tram
    5h 34m
    $68–351

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Dallas Jeffersonbus bus Chicago
    19h 17m
    $173–316

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dallastrain train Texas Eagle
    22h 32m
    $286–614

  5. Drive 920 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Southern Methodist Universitycar car 920 mi
    15h 20m
    $168–243

  6. 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 Dfw Airport Station to Smu/Mockingbird Stationtram tram
    6h 27m
    $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 54m
    $162–823

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

    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
    3. Take the tram from Dfw Airport Station to Smu/Mockingbird Stationtram tram
    7h 50m
    $126–667

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane MDW - DFW
    2. Take the tram from Dfw Airport Station to Smu/Mockingbird Stationtram tram
    6h 25m
    $96–498

  10. Bus via St. Louis

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0136
    25h 22m
    $185–344

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

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration3h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Southern Methodist University, 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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