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How to get fromChicago to Texasby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car or train (Amtrak)

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There are 13 ways to get from Chicago to Texas by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Dallas

    best
    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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)planeORD - IAH
    5h 44m
    $60–279

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Marshall StationtrainTexas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Marshall Station to HoustonbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    22h 59m

  4. Bus via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus StationbusGreyhound US0125
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Downtown HoustonbusFlixBus N2211
    24h 23m
    $152–389

  5. Drive 1,073.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Houstoncar1,073.6 mi
    18h 7m
    $196–283

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)planeMDW - HOU
    5h 12m
    $126–659

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)planeMDW - AUS
    5h 16m
    $114–607

  8. 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)planeORD - DFW
    5h 52m
    $66–338

  9. 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

  10. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Antonio International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)planeMDW - SAT
    5h 46m
    $114–557

  11. 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

  12. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - AustinbusChicago
    2. Take the bus from Austin to Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline DrbusEl Paso
    26h 17m
    $218–484

  13. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger TerminaltrainCity of New Orleans
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to HoustontrainSunset Limited
    30h
    $194–2,614

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

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration2h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Texas, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Dallas (DAL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Louisiana St @ Prairie St via Memphis Bus Station, Downtown Houston, and St Joseph Pkwy @ Louisiana St in around 24h 23m.

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