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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$292 Average price | $214 Average price Cheapest | $405 Average price | $169 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
20h 41m Average total duration 20h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 58m Average total duration 17h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | 3.3 - 6.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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).
Other travel options to Oklahoma City, OK take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 28m.
Train takes on average 20h 11m.
Travel optionsfrom Chicago, IL to Oklahoma City, OK
How to get from Chicago, IL to Oklahoma City, OK by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
3 Southwest Chief · 8903 AMTRAK1:30 PM16h48Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL6:18 AMOklahoma City Station, Oklahoma City, OK$1911One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
3 Southwest Chief · 8903 AMTRAK1:30 PM16h48Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL6:18 AMOklahoma City Station, Oklahoma City, OK$1911One-way1 transfer
Fastest
3 Southwest Chief · 8903 AMTRAK1:30 PM16h48Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL6:18 AMOklahoma City Station, Oklahoma City, OK$1911One-way1 transfer
Other options
21 Texas Eagle · 822 Heartland Flyer2:10 PM31h17Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL9:27 PMOklahoma City Station, Oklahoma City, OK$2221One-way1 transfer
FlixBus+
· 9:45 AM20h40Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station6:25 AMOklahoma City, E Reno Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), OK$1931One-way2 transfers
FlixBus+
5:15 PM17h45Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station11:00 AMOklahoma City, E Reno Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), OK$2071One-way1 transfer
· · 11:10 PM19h15Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL6:25 PMOklahoma City, E Reno Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), OK$2141One-way2 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Oklahoma City, OK take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 28m.
Train takes on average 20h 11m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 4 direct flights per day with skywest airlines, Republic Airlines.
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