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How to get fromTexas to Chicago, ILby plane, bus, train, car or train (Amtrak)

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There are 11 ways to get from Texas to Chicago, IL by plane, bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DAL - MDW
    4h 35m
    $103–561

  2. Fly Dallas to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DAL - ORD
    4h 54m
    $63–311

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    25h 15m
    $297–659

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston - Travis St @ Dallas St to 593 S Lamar St Dallasbus bus Houston
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus Querétaro
    25h 28m
    $226–428

  5. Drive 1,070.4 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Chicago, ILcar car 1,070.4 mi
    18h 16m
    $196–283

  6. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane HOU - MDW
    4h 48m
    $163–856

  7. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane AUS - MDW
    4h 54m
    $113–657

  8. Fly San Antonio International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAT - MDW
    4h 50m
    $113–606

  9. 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 37m
    $85–378

  10. Bus, train via Houston Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Longview Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1152
    2. Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    27h 13m
    $266–622

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    30h 9m
    $349–763

Texas to Chicago, IL by bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$297Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Texas, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Dallas (DAL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Houston - Travis St @ Dallas St to Jefferson & Harrison via 593 S Lamar St Dallas, Houston @ Young - S - Mb, Jefferson @ Marsalis - W - Ns, Dallas Jefferson, Chicago, California & 35th Street, and Cicero & 24th Place Terminal in around 25h 28m.

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