How to get from Dallas to Chicago

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What is the best way to travel from Dallas to Chicago?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Flights to Chicago from Dallas. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 5 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Flight is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
20h 55m
£79
£111
35
Flight
2h 25m
£23
£87
32

What is the cheapest way to reach Chicago from Dallas?

You can reach Chicago with just £23 by taking a Flight from Spirit Airlines, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Friday
from £102
Saturday
from £103
Sunday
from £99
Monday
from £100
Tuesday
from £23
Wednesday
from £85
Thursday
from £79

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Greyhound US
    22h 5m
    0
    07:15
    Dallas
    Coach Station
    05:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £102
  • FlixBus
    24h 25m
    0
    15:30
    Dallas
    Coach Station
    15:55
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £102
  • Greyhound US
    27h 25m
    0
    19:00
    Dallas
    Coach Station
    22:25
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £103
  • Tornado Bus Company
    27h 20m
    0
    06:35
    Dallas
    Bishop Arts
    09:55
    Chicago
    California & 35th Street Coach Stop
    0
    Tornado Bus Company
    Basic
    £166

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    36h 5m
    0
    09:45
    Dallas
    Downtown
    21:50
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £103
  • FlixBus
    42h 40m
    0
    16:25
    Dallas
    Downtown
    11:05
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £105
  • Greyhound US
    22h 5m
    0
    07:15
    Dallas
    Coach Station
    05:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £109
  • Tornado Bus Company
    28h 6m
    0
    06:35
    Dallas
    Bishop Arts
    10:40
    Chicago
    California & 35th Street Coach Stop
    0
    Tornado Bus Company
    Basic
    £161

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    36h 30m
    0
    09:45
    Dallas
    Downtown
    22:15
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £99
  • FlixBus
    42h 40m
    0
    16:25
    Dallas
    Downtown
    11:05
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £99
  • Greyhound US
    24h 45m
    0
    14:30
    Dallas
    Coach Station
    15:15
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £105
  • Greyhound US
    22h 5m
    0
    07:15
    Dallas
    Coach Station
    05:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £106
  • Tornado Bus Company
    28h 20m
    0
    06:35
    Dallas
    Bishop Arts
    10:55
    Chicago
    California & 35th Street Coach Stop
    0
    Tornado Bus Company
    Basic
    £161

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Greyhound US
    28h 5m
    0
    14:30
    Dallas
    Coach Station
    18:35
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £100
  • Greyhound US
    27h 25m
    0
    19:00
    Dallas
    Coach Station
    22:25
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £100
  • FlixBus
    42h 40m
    0
    16:25
    Dallas
    East Transfer Center
    11:05
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £103
  • FlixBus
    42h 40m
    0
    16:25
    Dallas
    Downtown
    11:05
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £103
  • Tornado Bus Company
    28h 6m
    0
    06:35
    Dallas
    Bishop Arts
    10:40
    Chicago
    California & 35th Street Coach Stop
    0
    Tornado Bus Company
    Basic
    £165

    Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Spirit Airlines
    2h 25m
    0
    11:33
    Dallas/Fort Worth Airport
    Dallas/Fort Worth Airport
    13:58
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £23
  • Frontier Airlines
    5h 27m
    0
    09:45
    Dallas/Fort Worth Airport
    Dallas/Fort Worth Airport
    15:12
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £41
  • Spirit Airlines
    13h 8m
    0
    05:28
    Dallas/Fort Worth Airport
    Dallas/Fort Worth Airport
    18:36
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £42
  • Frontier Airlines
    9h 7m
    0
    06:05
    Dallas/Fort Worth Airport
    Dallas/Fort Worth Airport
    15:12
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £45
  • Frontier Airlines
    26h 41m
    0
    06:05
    Dallas/Fort Worth Airport
    Dallas/Fort Worth Airport
    08:46
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £49
  • Frontier Airlines
    23h 1m
    0
    09:45
    Dallas/Fort Worth Airport
    Dallas/Fort Worth Airport
    08:46
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £49
  • Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Greyhound US
    36h 10m
    0
    19:50
    Dallas
    Coach Station
    08:00
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £84
  • Greyhound US
    20h 55m
    0
    07:15
    Dallas
    Coach Station
    04:10
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £84
  • Greyhound US
    24h 45m
    0
    07:15
    Dallas
    Coach Station
    08:00
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £85
  • Tornado Bus Company
    27h 20m
    0
    06:35
    Dallas
    Bishop Arts
    09:55
    Chicago
    California & 35th Street Coach Stop
    0
    Tornado Bus Company
    Basic
    £161
  • Tornado Bus Company
    28h 6m
    0
    06:35
    Dallas
    Bishop Arts
    10:40
    Chicago
    California & 35th Street Coach Stop
    0
    Tornado Bus Company
    Basic
    £161

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Greyhound US
    24h 45m
    0
    07:15
    Dallas
    Coach Station
    08:00
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £85
  • Greyhound US
    20h 55m
    0
    07:15
    Dallas
    Coach Station
    04:10
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £85
  • FlixBus
    43h 5m
    0
    10:15
    Dallas
    Downtown
    05:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £86
  • FlixBus
    42h 40m
    0
    16:25
    Dallas
    Downtown
    11:05
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £90
  • Tornado Bus Company
    27h 20m
    0
    06:35
    Dallas
    Bishop Arts
    09:55
    Chicago
    California & 35th Street Coach Stop
    0
    Tornado Bus Company
    Basic
    £161

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • Greyhound US
    26h 0m
    0
    19:50
    Dallas
    Coach Station
    21:50
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £79
  • Greyhound US
    22h 5m
    0
    07:15
    Dallas
    Coach Station
    05:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £80
  • FlixBus
    36h 5m
    0
    09:45
    Dallas
    Downtown
    21:50
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £80
  • FlixBus
    24h 25m
    0
    15:30
    Dallas
    Coach Station
    15:55
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £81
  • Tornado Bus Company
    28h 6m
    0
    06:35
    Dallas
    Bishop Arts
    10:40
    Chicago
    California & 35th Street Coach Stop
    0
    Tornado Bus Company
    Basic
    £161

What are the fastest trips from Dallas to Chicago?

You can get to Chicago from Dallas in just 2h 25m with a Flight from Spirit Airlines. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Friday
from 22h 5m
Saturday
from 22h 5m
Sunday
from 22h 5m
Monday
from 27h 25m
Tuesday
from 2h 25m
Wednesday
from 20h 55m
Thursday
from 22h 5m

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • Greyhound US
    22h 5m
    0
    07:15
    Dallas
    Coach Station
    05:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £102
  • FlixBus
    24h 25m
    0
    15:30
    Dallas
    Coach Station
    15:55
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £102
  • Tornado Bus Company
    27h 20m
    0
    06:35
    Dallas
    Bishop Arts
    09:55
    Chicago
    California & 35th Street Coach Stop
    0
    Tornado Bus Company
    Basic
    £166
  • Greyhound US
    27h 25m
    0
    19:00
    Dallas
    Coach Station
    22:25
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £103

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Greyhound US
    22h 5m
    0
    07:15
    Dallas
    Coach Station
    05:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £109
  • Tornado Bus Company
    28h 6m
    0
    06:35
    Dallas
    Bishop Arts
    10:40
    Chicago
    California & 35th Street Coach Stop
    0
    Tornado Bus Company
    Basic
    £161
  • FlixBus
    36h 5m
    0
    09:45
    Dallas
    Downtown
    21:50
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £103
  • FlixBus
    42h 40m
    0
    16:25
    Dallas
    Downtown
    11:05
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £105

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Greyhound US
    22h 5m
    0
    07:15
    Dallas
    Coach Station
    05:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £106
  • Greyhound US
    24h 45m
    0
    14:30
    Dallas
    Coach Station
    15:15
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £105
  • Tornado Bus Company
    28h 20m
    0
    06:35
    Dallas
    Bishop Arts
    10:55
    Chicago
    California & 35th Street Coach Stop
    0
    Tornado Bus Company
    Basic
    £161
  • FlixBus
    36h 30m
    0
    09:45
    Dallas
    Downtown
    22:15
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £99
  • FlixBus
    42h 40m
    0
    16:25
    Dallas
    Downtown
    11:05
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £99

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • Greyhound US
    27h 25m
    0
    19:00
    Dallas
    Coach Station
    22:25
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £100
  • Greyhound US
    28h 5m
    0
    14:30
    Dallas
    Coach Station
    18:35
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £100
  • Tornado Bus Company
    28h 6m
    0
    06:35
    Dallas
    Bishop Arts
    10:40
    Chicago
    California & 35th Street Coach Stop
    0
    Tornado Bus Company
    Basic
    £165
  • FlixBus
    42h 40m
    0
    16:25
    Dallas
    East Transfer Center
    11:05
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £103
  • FlixBus
    42h 40m
    0
    16:25
    Dallas
    Downtown
    11:05
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £103

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Spirit Airlines
    2h 25m
    0
    11:33
    Dallas/Fort Worth Airport
    Dallas/Fort Worth Airport
    13:58
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £23
  • United Airlines
    2h 27m
    0
    12:25
    Dallas/Fort Worth Airport
    Dallas/Fort Worth Airport
    14:52
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £59
  • Frontier Airlines
    5h 27m
    0
    09:45
    Dallas/Fort Worth Airport
    Dallas/Fort Worth Airport
    15:12
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £41
  • Frontier Airlines
    9h 7m
    0
    06:05
    Dallas/Fort Worth Airport
    Dallas/Fort Worth Airport
    15:12
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £45
  • Spirit Airlines
    13h 8m
    0
    05:28
    Dallas/Fort Worth Airport
    Dallas/Fort Worth Airport
    18:36
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £42
  • Spirit Airlines
    20h 26m
    0
    12:20
    Dallas/Fort Worth Airport
    Dallas/Fort Worth Airport
    08:46
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £55
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Greyhound US
    20h 55m
    0
    07:15
    Dallas
    Coach Station
    04:10
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £84
  • Greyhound US
    24h 45m
    0
    07:15
    Dallas
    Coach Station
    08:00
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £85
  • Tornado Bus Company
    27h 20m
    0
    06:35
    Dallas
    Bishop Arts
    09:55
    Chicago
    California & 35th Street Coach Stop
    0
    Tornado Bus Company
    Basic
    £161
  • Tornado Bus Company
    28h 6m
    0
    06:35
    Dallas
    Bishop Arts
    10:40
    Chicago
    California & 35th Street Coach Stop
    0
    Tornado Bus Company
    Basic
    £161
  • Greyhound US
    36h 10m
    0
    19:50
    Dallas
    Coach Station
    08:00
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £84

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Greyhound US
    20h 55m
    0
    07:15
    Dallas
    Coach Station
    04:10
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £85
  • Greyhound US
    24h 45m
    0
    07:15
    Dallas
    Coach Station
    08:00
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £85
  • Tornado Bus Company
    27h 20m
    0
    06:35
    Dallas
    Bishop Arts
    09:55
    Chicago
    California & 35th Street Coach Stop
    0
    Tornado Bus Company
    Basic
    £161
  • FlixBus
    42h 40m
    0
    16:25
    Dallas
    Downtown
    11:05
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £90
  • FlixBus
    43h 5m
    0
    10:15
    Dallas
    Downtown
    05:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £86

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • Greyhound US
    22h 5m
    0
    07:15
    Dallas
    Coach Station
    05:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £80
  • FlixBus
    24h 25m
    0
    15:30
    Dallas
    Coach Station
    15:55
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £81
  • Greyhound US
    26h 0m
    0
    19:50
    Dallas
    Coach Station
    21:50
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £79
  • Tornado Bus Company
    28h 6m
    0
    06:35
    Dallas
    Bishop Arts
    10:40
    Chicago
    California & 35th Street Coach Stop
    0
    Tornado Bus Company
    Basic
    £161
  • FlixBus
    36h 5m
    0
    09:45
    Dallas
    Downtown
    21:50
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £80
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Dallas to Chicago

What are the most popular stations in Dallas and Chicago?

In Dallas, you will usually depart from Bishop Arts, I-30 TBC Terminal or Coach Station, while in Chicago you will be arriving at California & 35th Street Coach Stop, Downtown Coach Station or 95th Red Line Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Chicago from Dallas? With 6 connections between 5 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Dallas and Chicago, you can pay as low as £23 with a Flight from Spirit Airlines.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Spirit Airlines: you will get to Chicago in just 2h 25m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Dallas and Chicago are Greyhound US, FlixBus and Tornado Bus Company, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Dallas and Chicago is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Highland Park, TX or to Cicero, IL, and look at flights from Dallas Love Field Airport, and landing at Chicago Midway Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Dallas to Chicago?

The most popular companies between Dallas and Chicago, are Greyhound US, FlixBus and Tornado Bus Company. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Greyhound US, FlixBus and Tornado Bus Company

Airlines: Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Dallas to Chicago

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Dallas to Chicago. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Dallas to Chicago

How can I reach Chicago from Dallas?

Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Chicago from Dallas.

How far is Chicago from Dallas?

The distance between Dallas and Chicago is 1,292.7 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Dallas and Chicago?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 35 kgs of CO2, a train 45 kgs, a car 220 kgs, and a flight 318 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Dallas to Chicago?

You can get to Chicago with just £23 by taking a Flight from Spirit Airlines.

What is the fastest way to get from Dallas to Chicago?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Chicago in just 2h 25m with a Flight from Spirit Airlines.

More routes to Dallas and to Chicago

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Dallas and to Chicago. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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