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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dallas, TX to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dallas, TX to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $120. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $120, and a flight costs an average of $58.
Distance: 802 miles (1291 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$222 Average price Cheapest | $244 Average price | $229 Average price | $194 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 50m Average total duration 14h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 44m Average total duration Fastest 7h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 41m Average total duration 20h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.9 - 7.7kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.2kg 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 Dallas, TX to Chicago, IL:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dallas, TX to Chicago, IL costing on average $229 (€185).
A train is $22 (€18) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dallas, TX to Chicago, IL costing on average $244 (€197).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 20m.
Bus takes on average 20h 11m.
Travel optionsfrom Dallas, TX to Chicago, IL
How to get from Dallas, TX to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dallas, TX to Chicago, IL is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
AA13605:00 AM2h32Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport7:32 AMO'Hare International Airport$2171One-way0 transfers
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AA13605:00 AM2h32Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport7:32 AMO'Hare International Airport$2171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA13605:00 AM2h32Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport7:32 AMO'Hare International Airport$2171One-way0 transfers
Other options
22 Texas Eagle · 306 Lincoln Service3:43 PM31h00Union Station, Dallas, TX10:43 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$3491One-way1 transfer
22 Texas Eagle3:43 PM22h06Union Station, Dallas, TX1:49 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$3771One-way0 transfers
22 Texas Eagle · 318 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner3:43 PM28h17Union Station, Dallas, TX8:00 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$3821One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus4:00 PM24h05Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX4:05 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$2511One-way2 transfers
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FlixBus3:30 PM24h35Dallas Downtown4:05 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$2521One-way2 transfers
· 7:00 PM25h10Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX8:10 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$2721One-way1 transfer
AA23469:05 PM2h32Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport11:37 PMO'Hare International Airport$2171One-way0 transfers
AA27403:30 PM2h41Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport6:11 PMO'Hare International Airport$2171One-way0 transfers
AA14246:34 PM2h41Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport9:15 PMO'Hare International Airport$2171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dallas, TX to Chicago, IL:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dallas, TX to Chicago, IL costing on average $229 (€185).
A train is $22 (€18) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dallas, TX to Chicago, IL costing on average $244 (€197).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 20m.
Bus takes on average 20h 11m.
- Around 59 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dallas, TX and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Union Station, Dallas, TX and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Travel with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, United, Alaska Airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- 15 direct flights per day with American Airlines, United.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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