Bus Tickets from Dallas, TX to Chicago

Next departures

Next departures for Dallas to Chicago on September 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Dallas Bus Station
Downtown Greyhound StationCheapest
Tornado Bus
Dallas East R L Thornton Freeway
Chicago, ILFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Dallas Bus Station
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Dallas Bus Station
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
Conexiones
Jefferson Bd
Chicago, ILNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Dallas to Chicago

Bus
Average PriceUS$61 - US$472Average Duration20h 25m
32kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$115 - US$343Average Duration1d 4h
118kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Dallas to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 20 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$61, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

50bus per day
20h 25mAverage Duration
US$61Cheapest ticket
32kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Dallas, TX to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$216
Average Bus Trip Duration20h 25m
Number of daily buses50
Earliest bus departure3:15am
Distance1294 km
Latest bus departure7:50pm

Dallas to Chicago Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Dallas, TX - Chicago

  1. What is the travel distance from Dallas to Chicago?

    It's about 1293 km (802 miles) from Dallas to Chicago.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Dallas to Chicago?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Dallas Bus Station, in Dallas, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08-31
US$178
09-01
US$154
Today
US$126
09-03
US$122
09-04
US$70
09-05
US$70
09-06
US$92
09-07
US$73
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Dallas, TX to Chicago was searched and found on Sep 4, 2025 with a price of US$70

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Dallas, TX to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$70 to US$343 for a bus ticket from Dallas, TX to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$70 which is on 2025-09-04.

Usually Tornado Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Dallas to Chicago, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Dallas to Chicago will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Dallas to Chicago while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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