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Compare train, bus, and flight for Fort Worth, TX to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fort Worth, 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 2h 28m. 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 bus costs an average of $107.
Distance: 823 miles (1325 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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$198 Average price Cheapest | $222 Average price | $227 Average price |
23h 32m Average total duration 23h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 26h 44m Average total duration 26h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.0 - 8.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.3kg 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 Fort Worth, TX to Chicago, IL:
A train is $24 (€20) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fort Worth, TX to Chicago, IL costing on average $222 (€182).
A train is $29 (€24) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Fort Worth, TX to Chicago, IL costing on average $227 (€185).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 23h 2m.
Bus takes on average 26h 14m.
Travel optionsfrom Fort Worth, TX to Chicago, IL
How to get from Fort Worth, TX to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Fort Worth, TX to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
· · 12:20 PM26h55Fort Worth, Jones St (Bus Station), TX3:15 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$2481One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
· · 12:20 PM26h55Fort Worth, Jones St (Bus Station), TX3:15 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$2481One-way2 transfers
Fastest
AA119310:14 PM2h25Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport12:39 AMO'Hare International Airport$2901One-way0 transfers
Other options
22 Texas Eagle · 306 Lincoln Service2:23 PM32h20Fort Worth Central Station, Fort Worth, TX10:43 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$2641One-way1 transfer
822 Heartland Flyer · 8904 AMTRAK · 4 Southwest Chief · 318 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner5:25 PM26h35Fort Worth Central Station, Fort Worth, TX8:00 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$2881One-way3 transfers
22 Texas Eagle · 318 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner2:23 PM29h37Fort Worth Central Station, Fort Worth, TX8:00 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$2881One-way1 transfer
FlixBus+
· 7:50 AM31h25Fort Worth, Vonlane (916 Main St), TX3:15 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$2481One-way2 transfers
· · 5:50 PM38h10Fort Worth, Jones St (Bus Station), TX8:00 AMChicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL$2531One-way2 transfers
· · 5:50 PM26h20Fort Worth, Jones St (Bus Station), TX8:10 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$2751One-way2 transfers
UA21602:15 PM2h42Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport4:57 PMO'Hare International Airport$2691One-way0 transfers
UA12284:05 PM2h42Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport6:47 PMO'Hare International Airport$2691One-way0 transfers
UA16957:18 AM2h42Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport10:00 AMO'Hare International Airport$2691One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Fort Worth, TX to Chicago, IL:
A train is $24 (€20) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fort Worth, TX to Chicago, IL costing on average $222 (€182).
A train is $29 (€24) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Fort Worth, TX to Chicago, IL costing on average $227 (€185).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 23h 2m.
Bus takes on average 26h 14m.
- Around 58 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Fort Worth, 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 Fort Worth Central Station, Fort Worth, TX and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from Fort Worth, Jones St (Bus Station), TX and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- 14 direct flights per day with American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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