How to travel from Fort Worth, TX to Chicago, IL

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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 bus with prices starting from €72. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 29m. 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 bus costs an average of €72, and a flight costs an average of €39.

Distance: 823 miles (1325 km)

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Flight

€146

Average price

€135

Average price

Cheapest

€158

Average price

23h 25m

Average total duration

22h 55m

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30m

Additional time*

26h 44m

Average total duration

26h 14m

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30m

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5h 29m

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2h 29m

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0.4 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

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1.3 - 3.3kg

CO2 emissions

4.0 - 8.0kg

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Greyhound

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Spirit Airlines

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from Fort Worth, TX to Chicago, IL

How to get from Fort Worth, TX to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

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

Amtrak422 Texas Eagle
02:23PM23h26
Fort Worth Central Station, Fort Worth, TX
01:49PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
$1451One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Amtrak22 Texas Eagle · 318 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
02:23PM29h37
Fort Worth Central Station, Fort Worth, TX
08:00PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
$1431One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

American AirlinesAA779
08:00PM2h18
Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport
10:18PMO'Hare International Airport
$5361One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak22 Texas Eagle · 306 Lincoln Service
02:23PM32h20
Fort Worth Central Station, Fort Worth, TX
10:43PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
$1431One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak422 Texas Eagle · 318 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
02:23PM29h37
Fort Worth Central Station, Fort Worth, TX
08:00PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
$1621One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak422 Texas Eagle · 306 Lincoln Service
02:23PM32h20
Fort Worth Central Station, Fort Worth, TX
10:43PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
$1621One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
01:15PM27h15
Fort Worth, Vonlane (916 Main St), TX
04:30PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$2011One-way
3 transfers
Greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined
12:25PM26h50
Fort Worth, Jones St (Bus Station), TX
03:15PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$2031One-way
2 transfers
Greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined
05:50PM26h20
Fort Worth, Jones St (Bus Station), TX
08:10PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$2031One-way
2 transfers
Spirit AirlinesNK1751 · NK1606
11:06AM6h46
Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport
05:52PMO'Hare International Airport
$2031One-way
1 transfer
Spirit AirlinesNK2892 · NK1712
06:46AM11h30
Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport
06:16PMO'Hare International Airport
$2121One-way
1 transfer
Spirit AirlinesNK1751 · NK393
11:06AM8h35
Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport
07:41PMO'Hare International Airport
$2481One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Fort Worth, TX to Chicago, IL

Travel to Chicago, IL 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 Fort Worth, TX to Chicago, IL.

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There are 3 options to travel between Fort Worth, TX and Chicago, IL including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Fort Worth, TX to Chicago, IL is a flight with an average price of $49 (€39).

This is compared to other travel options from Fort Worth, TX to Chicago, IL:

A flight is $41 (€33) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Fort Worth, TX to Chicago, IL costing on average $90 (€72).

A flight is $81 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fort Worth, TX to Chicago, IL costing on average $130 (€103).

The fastest way to travel from Fort Worth, TX to Chicago, IL is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 14m.

Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:

Train takes on average 21h 17m.

Bus takes on average 21h 30m.

The distance from Fort Worth, TX to Chicago, IL is approximately 823 miles (1325 km).
The average frequency per day from Fort Worth, TX to Chicago, IL is:
  • Around 40 flights per day.
  • Around 7 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Fort Worth, TX to Chicago, IL:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Fort Worth, TX to Chicago, IL, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
  • Travel with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, United to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Fort Worth, TX to Chicago, IL with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 12 direct flights per day with American Airlines, United.
Omio customers who travel from Fort Worth, TX to Chicago, IL often also extend their vacation to go to San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Indianapolis, IN, Milwaukee, WI, Minneapolis, MN. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chicago, IL and these popular destinations at a great price.
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