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How to get fromDallas to Illinoisby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Dallas to Illinois by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DAL - MDW
    4h 20m
    $93–491

  2. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Peoria International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane DFW - PIA
    5h 29m
    $59–334

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus Querétaro
    19h 12m
    $169–313

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    22h 6m
    $210–490

  5. Drive 921.2 mi

    1. Drive from Dallas to Chicagocar car 921.2 mi
    15h 29m
    $169–243

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

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DFW - ORD
    5h 28m
    $75–308

  7. Fly Dallas to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DAL - ORD
    4h 41m
    $63–311

  8. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DFW - MDW
    5h 14m
    $85–438

  9. Fly Dallas to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane DAL - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    6h 29m
    $140–759

Dallas to Illinois by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration22h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$210Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Illinois, 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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