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How to get fromMcKinney to Chicagoby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 7 ways to get from McKinney to Chicago by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus to Dallas, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DAL - MDW
    5h 52m
    $111–490

  2. Bus to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DFW - ORD
    6h 44m
    $88–437

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from McKinney to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 10m
    $148–285

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    24h 8m
    $155–591

  5. Drive 889.8 mi

    1. Drive from McKinney to Chicagocar car 889.8 mi
    15h 2m
    $163–235

  6. Bus to Dallas, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DAL - ORD
    6h 13m
    $91–380

  7. Bus to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DFW - MDW
    6h 37m
    $103–467

McKinney to Chicago by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration21h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from McKinney to Chicago Bus Station via Tulsa Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 21h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Dallas to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $120–550 and the journey takes 22h 6m.

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