How to travel from Oklahoma City, OK to Chicago, IL

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Oklahoma City, OK to Chicago, IL

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oklahoma City, OK to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $93. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 3m. 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 $93, and a flight costs an average of $144.

Distance: 690 miles (1111 km)

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$212

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$186

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$392

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19h 58m

Average total duration

19h 28m

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0.3 - 1.0kg

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1.1 - 2.8kg

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3.3 - 6.7kg

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from Oklahoma City, OK to Chicago, IL

How to get from Oklahoma City, OK to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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

  • Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
    12:10 PM17h35
    Oklahoma City, E Reno Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), OK
    5:45 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
    $2411One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Amtrak8904 AMTRAK · 4 Southwest Chief · 318 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    9:50 PM22h10
    Oklahoma City Station, Oklahoma City, OK
    8:00 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
    $2211One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • UnitedUA5823
    10:19 AM2h19
    Will Rogers World Airport
    12:38 PMO'Hare International Airport
    $5851One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak8904 AMTRAK · 4 Southwest Chief
    9:50 PM16h52
    Oklahoma City Station, Oklahoma City, OK
    2:42 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
    $7011One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak821 Heartland Flyer · 3022 AMTRAK · 1022 Texas Eagle
    8:25 AM31h39
    Oklahoma City Station, Oklahoma City, OK
    4:04 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
    $7241One-way
    2 transfers
  • Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
    10:40 PM23h25
    Oklahoma City, E Reno Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), OK
    10:05 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
    $2351One-way
    1 transfer
  • Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
    9:45 PM18h20
    Oklahoma City, E Reno Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), OK
    4:05 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
    $2701One-way
    1 transfer
  • Greyhoundundefined · undefined+FlixBusFlixBus
    12:15 AM21h50
    Oklahoma City, E Reno Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), OK
    10:05 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
    $2671One-way
    2 transfers
  • UnitedUA5364
    7:30 AM2h19
    Will Rogers World Airport
    9:49 AMO'Hare International Airport
    $5851One-way
    0 transfers
  • UnitedUA3456
    1:44 PM2h19
    Will Rogers World Airport
    4:03 PMO'Hare International Airport
    $5851One-way
    0 transfers
  • skywest airlinesAA6434
    1:41 PM2h24
    Will Rogers World Airport
    4:05 PMO'Hare International Airport
    $5851One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Oklahoma City, OK 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 Oklahoma City, OK to Chicago, IL.

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There are 3 options to travel between Oklahoma City, OK and Chicago, IL including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Oklahoma City, OK to Chicago, IL is a bus with an average price of $93 (€74).

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

A bus is $51 (€41) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oklahoma City, OK to Chicago, IL costing on average $144 (€115).

A bus is $54 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oklahoma City, OK to Chicago, IL costing on average $146 (€117).

The fastest way to travel from Oklahoma City, OK to Chicago, IL is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 15m.

Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:

Bus takes on average 17h 35m.

Train takes on average 16h 52m.

The distance from Oklahoma City, OK to Chicago, IL is approximately 690 miles (1111 km).
The average frequency per day from Oklahoma City, OK to Chicago, IL is:
  • Around 31 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oklahoma City, OK and Chicago, IL 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 Oklahoma City, OK to Chicago, IL:
  • Flights mostly depart from Will Rogers World Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Oklahoma City Station, Oklahoma City, OK and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
  • Buses mostly depart from Oklahoma City, E Reno Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), OK and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Oklahoma City, OK to Chicago, IL, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with skywest airlines, American 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Oklahoma City, OK to Chicago, IL:
  • 3 direct flights per day with skywest airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Oklahoma City, OK 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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