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 train 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 prices starting from $96. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $96, and a flight costs an average of $69.

Distance: 690 miles (1111 km)

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Driving

$292

Average price

$214

Average price

Cheapest

$405

Average price

$169

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

20h 41m

Average total duration

20h 11m

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30m

Additional time*

17h 58m

Average total duration

17h 28m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 59m

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2h 59m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

11h 20m

Average total duration

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0.3 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

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1.1 - 2.8kg

CO2 emissions

3.3 - 6.7kg

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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 $214 (€176).

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

A bus is $78 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Oklahoma City, OK costing on average $292 (€240).

A bus is $191 (€157) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Oklahoma City, OK costing on average $405 (€333).

The fastest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Oklahoma City, OK is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 59m.

Other travel options to Oklahoma City, OK take longer:

Bus takes on average 17h 28m.

Train takes on average 20h 11m.

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 train as it is the most popular way to get from Chicago, IL to Oklahoma City, OK among Omio's users.

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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

train

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

  • Amtrak3 Southwest Chief · 8903 AMTRAK
    1:30 PM16h48
    Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
    6:18 AMOklahoma City Station, Oklahoma City, OK
    $1911One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Amtrak3 Southwest Chief · 8903 AMTRAK
    1:30 PM16h48
    Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
    6:18 AMOklahoma City Station, Oklahoma City, OK
    $1911One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Amtrak3 Southwest Chief · 8903 AMTRAK
    1:30 PM16h48
    Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
    6:18 AMOklahoma City Station, Oklahoma City, OK
    $1911One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Amtrak21 Texas Eagle · 822 Heartland Flyer
    2:10 PM31h17
    Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
    9:27 PMOklahoma City Station, Oklahoma City, OK
    $2221One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound ·
    9:45 AM20h40
    Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
    6:25 AMOklahoma City, E Reno Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), OK
    $1931One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound
    5:15 PM17h45
    Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
    11:00 AMOklahoma City, E Reno Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), OK
    $2071One-way
    1 transfer
  • Greyhound · ·
    11:10 PM19h15
    Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL
    6:25 PMOklahoma City, E Reno Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), OK
    $2141One-way
    2 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 $214 (€176).

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

A bus is $78 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Oklahoma City, OK costing on average $292 (€240).

A bus is $191 (€157) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Oklahoma City, OK costing on average $405 (€333).

The fastest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Oklahoma City, OK is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 59m.

Other travel options to Oklahoma City, OK take longer:

Bus takes on average 17h 28m.

Train takes on average 20h 11m.

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 35 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 2 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 skywest airlines, Republic Airlines, American Airlines to go to Oklahoma City, OK by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Oklahoma City, OK by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Oklahoma City, OK by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Chicago, IL to Oklahoma City, OK:
  • 4 direct flights per day with skywest airlines, Republic Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Chicago, IL to Oklahoma City, OK often also extend their vacation to go to Fort Worth, TX, Dallas, TX, Tulsa, OK, New York, NY, San Antonio, 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.
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