There are 8 ways to get from Dallas to Chicago Loop by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)DAL - MDW
4h 23m$90–448Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DFW - ORD
5h 11m$64–388Bus
- Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to ChicagoQuerétaro
19h 14m$171–316Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union StationTexas Eagle
22h 6m$130–360Drive 922.2 mi
- Drive from Dallas to Chicago Loop922.2 mi
15h 22m$169–244Fly Dallas to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DAL - ORD
4h 38m$65–318Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)DFW - MDW
5h 12m$79–398Bus via St. Louis
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to St Louis Bus StationGreyhound US0136
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus N2521 / ...
23h 19m$124–314
Dallas to Chicago Loop by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dallas to Chicago Loop is to fly which costs $60 - $390 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Dallas to Chicago Loop is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $90 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Dallas station to Chicago Loop. However, there are services departing from Dallas Bus Station and arriving at Washington & Lasalle via St Louis Bus Station and Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 19m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dallas and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22h 6m.
The distance between Dallas and Chicago Loop is 817 miles. The road distance is 927.6 miles.
The best way to get from Dallas to Chicago Loop without a car is to bus which takes 19h 14m and costs $170 - $320.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Dallas to Chicago Loop, including transfers.
Dallas to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dallas Bus Station.
Dallas to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dallas station.
The best way to get from Dallas to Chicago Loop is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $90 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $320 and takes 19h 14m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $360 and takes 22h 6m.
What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Dallas (DAL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicago once daily. Tickets cost $150–290 and the journey takes 17h 50m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Dallas to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–280
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–280
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dallas to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–360
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–290
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $150–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–230
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Dallas to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Dallas to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dallas to Chicago Loop is 928 miles. It takes approximately 15h 22m to drive from Dallas to Chicago Loop.
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