There are 6 ways to get from Rockwall to Chicago by tram, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Tram to Dallas, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Take the tram from Downtown Rowlett Station to West End Stationtram
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DAL - MDW
5h 15m$110–432Bus
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30 to Chicagobus Querétaro / ...
17h 26m$202–362Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
23h 57m$347–681Drive 910.6 mi
- Drive from Rockwall to Chicagocar 910.6 mi
15h 46m$167–240Tram to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the tram from Downtown Rowlett Station to West End Stationtram
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DFW - ORD
6h 44m$182–509Tram to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the tram from Downtown Rowlett Station to West End Stationtram
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DFW - MDW
6h 22m$152–479
Dallas (DAL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rockwall to Chicago is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 15h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Rockwall to Chicago is to tram and fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $110 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockwall to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30 and arriving at Dearborn & Harrison via California & 35th Street and 35th/Archer Orange Line Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Rockwall station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Rowlett Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Dallas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 57m.
The distance between Rockwall and Chicago is 843 miles. The road distance is 915.9 miles.
The best way to get from Rockwall to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 17h 26m and costs $200 - $370.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Rockwall to Chicago, including transfers.
Rockwall to Chicago bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30 station.
Rockwall to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dallas station.
The best way to get from Rockwall to Chicago is to bus which takes 17h 26m and costs $200 - $370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $340 - $700 and takes 23h 57m.
What companies run services between Rockwall, 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 $320–650 and the journey takes 22h 6m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–360
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–440
- Phone
- +1 214-979-1111
- Website
- dart.org
Tram from Downtown Rowlett Station to West End Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.dart.org
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
Tram from Downtown Rowlett Station to West End Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.dart.org
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
Tram from Downtown Rowlett Station to West End Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.dart.org
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $320–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30 to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $140–290
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More Questions & Answers
Rockwall to Chicago bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Chicago station.
Rockwall to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockwall to Chicago is 916 miles. It takes approximately 15h 46m to drive from Rockwall to Chicago.
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