How to travel from Chicago, IL to Oklahoma City, OK

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Chicago, IL to Oklahoma City, OK

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Oklahoma City, OK among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $173 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 1.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $173, while a flight costs an average of $567.

Distance: 690 miles (1111 km)

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Driving

$567

Average price

$420

Average price

$173

Average price

Cheapest

$168

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 41m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 41m

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2h 0m

Additional time*

28h 5m

Average total duration

27h 35m

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30m

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17h 50m

Average total duration

17h 20m

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30m

Additional time*

11h 20m

Average total duration

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3.3 - 6.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.3 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

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1.1 - 2.8kg

CO2 emissions

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Amtrak

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Greyhound

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Oklahoma City, OK is a bus with an average price of $173.

This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Oklahoma City, OK:

A bus is $248 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Oklahoma City, OK costing on average $420.

A bus is $394 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Oklahoma City, OK costing on average $567.

The fastest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Oklahoma City, OK is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 41m.

Other travel options to Oklahoma City, OK take longer:

Bus takes on average 17h 50m.

Train takes on average 28h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Chicago, IL and Oklahoma City, OK including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Chicago, IL to Oklahoma City, OK among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 6h 39m sooner (4h 41m by flight vs 11h 20m by car). Tickets start at around $567 compared to roughly $168 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Chicago, IL to Oklahoma City, OK

How to get from Chicago, IL to Oklahoma City, OK by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Oklahoma City, OK is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound
    5:05 PM17h55
    Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
    11:00 AMOklahoma City, E Reno Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), OK
    $1441One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound
    5:05 PM17h55
    Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
    11:00 AMOklahoma City, E Reno Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), OK
    $1441One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • UnitedUA1440
    8:10 PM2h21
    O'Hare International Airport
    10:31 PMWill Rogers World Airport
    $2971One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak3 · 8903
    1:30 PM16h48
    Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
    6:18 AMOklahoma City Station, Oklahoma City, OK
    $1971One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak21 · 822
    2:10 PM31h17
    Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
    9:27 PMOklahoma City Station, Oklahoma City, OK
    $2631One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak421 · 822
    2:10 PM31h17
    Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
    9:27 PMOklahoma City Station, Oklahoma City, OK
    $2631One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound
    12:15 AM18h10
    Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
    6:25 PMOklahoma City, E Reno Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), OK
    $1561One-way
    1 transfer
  • Greyhound · ·
    11:10 PM19h15
    Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL
    6:25 PMOklahoma City, E Reno Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), OK
    $1581One-way
    2 transfers
  • Greyhound · ·
    10:50 PM19h35
    Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
    6:25 PMOklahoma City, E Reno Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), OK
    $1581One-way
    2 transfers
  • UnitedUA5855
    1:30 PM2h30
    O'Hare International Airport
    4:00 PMWill Rogers World Airport
    $2971One-way
    0 transfers
  • UnitedUA5363
    3:35 PM2h30
    O'Hare International Airport
    6:05 PMWill Rogers World Airport
    $2971One-way
    0 transfers
  • envoy airAA4170
    9:40 AM2h30
    O'Hare International Airport
    12:10 PMWill Rogers World Airport
    $2971One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Chicago, IL to Oklahoma City, OK

Travel to Oklahoma City, OK easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chicago, IL to Oklahoma City, OK.

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There are 3 options to travel between Chicago, IL and Oklahoma City, OK including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Oklahoma City, OK is a bus with an average price of $173.

This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Oklahoma City, OK:

A bus is $248 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Oklahoma City, OK costing on average $420.

A bus is $394 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Oklahoma City, OK costing on average $567.

The fastest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Oklahoma City, OK is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 41m.

Other travel options to Oklahoma City, OK take longer:

Bus takes on average 17h 50m.

Train takes on average 28h 5m.

The distance from Chicago, IL to Oklahoma City, OK is approximately 690 miles (1111 km).
The average frequency per day from Chicago, IL to Oklahoma City, OK is:
  • Around 52 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Oklahoma City, OK as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Chicago, IL to Oklahoma City, OK:
  • Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Will Rogers World Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Oklahoma City Station, Oklahoma City, OK.
  • Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Oklahoma City, E Reno Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), OK.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Chicago, IL to Oklahoma City, OK, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, skywest airlines, psa airlines to go to Oklahoma City, OK by flight.
  • Travel with Greyhound to go to Oklahoma City, OK by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Oklahoma City, OK by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Chicago, IL to Oklahoma City, OK:
  • 6 direct flights per day with United, skywest airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Chicago, IL to Oklahoma City, OK often also extend their vacation to go to Fort Worth, TX, Denver, CO, Dallas, TX, Atlanta, GA, Houston, TX. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Oklahoma City, OK and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Oklahoma City, OK to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Oklahoma City, OK, you can explore the Science Museum Oklahoma with its hands-on exhibits and planetarium shows, enjoy a canal boat ride in Bricktown for a unique view of the district, and attend a live performance at the Civic Center Music Hall. Visit the Oklahoma History Center for interactive exhibits on the state's history and experience the vibrant nightlife and local cuisine in the Paseo Arts District. Don't miss the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, Myriad Botanical Gardens, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, and the Oklahoma City Zoo. Bricktown offers dining, shopping, and a scenic canal.
For a fulfilling visit to Oklahoma City, 2 to 3 days is recommended to explore popular attractions like the Oklahoma City National Memorial, the Bricktown Entertainment District, and the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.
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