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How to get fromPlano to Chicagoby tram, plane, bus, train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Plano to Chicago by tram, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Plano Station to Inwood/Love Field Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DAL - MDW
    5h 2m
    $93–471

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DFW - ORD
    5h 18m
    $65–388

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30 to Chicagobus bus Querétaro / ...
    18h 56m
    $162–316

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    23h 50m
    $123–353

  5. Drive 903.4 mi

    1. Drive from Plano to Chicagocar car 903.4 mi
    15h 14m
    $165–239

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

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Plano Station to Inwood/Love Field Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DAL - ORD
    5h 23m
    $68–331

  7. 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 11m
    $80–428

  8. Tram, bus

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Plano Station to Bachman Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 6m
    $113–238

Plano to Chicago by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration23h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30 to Chicago once daily. Tickets cost $140–290 and the journey takes 16h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Dallas to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $120–350 and the journey takes 22h 6m.

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