How much does a train ticket cost from Dallas to Chicago?

The cheapest train tickets from Dallas to Chicago start from £80. The average price for this train route is around £101. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Dallas to Chicago?

The average train journey time from Dallas to Chicago is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 803 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 22h 6m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Dallas to Chicago route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Dallas to Chicago?

The earliest train from Dallas to Chicago departs at 15:38. And the latest train departs at 15:43.

Train Dallas to Chicago from £76 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Dallas to Chicago on 15 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:43	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 4h	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train	15:43	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	22h 6m	13:49	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train	15:43	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 4h	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	15:43	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 4h	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	15:43	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 7h	22:43	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Dallas to Chicago on 16 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:43	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 7h	22:43	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train	15:43	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	22h 6m	13:49	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train	15:43	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	22h 6m	13:49	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	15:43	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 4h	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	15:43	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 4h	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Dallas to Chicago on 17 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:43	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 7h	22:43	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train	15:43	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	22h 6m	13:49	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train	15:43	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	22h 6m	13:49	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	15:43	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 4h	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	15:43	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 4h	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Dallas to Chicago on 18 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:43	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 7h	22:43	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train	15:43	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	22h 6m	13:49	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train	15:43	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	22h 6m	13:49	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	15:43	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 4h	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	15:43	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 4h	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Dallas to Chicago on 19 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:43	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 4h	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train	15:43	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	22h 6m	13:49	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train	15:43	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	22h 6m	13:49	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	15:43	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 4h	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	15:43	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 4h	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Dallas to Chicago on 20 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:43	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	22h 6m	13:49	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
Train	15:43	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	22h 6m	13:49	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	15:43	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 4h	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	15:43	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 4h	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	15:43	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 4h	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Dallas to Chicago on 21 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:43	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 7h	22:43	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train	15:43	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	22h 6m	13:49	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train	15:43	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	22h 6m	13:49	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	15:43	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 4h	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	15:43	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 4h	20:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Dallas to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 17 minutes and with fares starting at just £80, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

1d 4hAverage duration

803 milesDistance

118kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£71 - £279	Average duration20h 45m	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£80 - £218	Average duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 118kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,733 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5733 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £80

Amtrak Dallas Chicago recent customer reviews

Hot, tasty food No WiFi, which is surprising seeing as I paid over $600 dollars for my ticket. Not fun when I have a UK sim and therefore no way of contacting family back home…. For 22 hours

Sarah H.

31 October 2024

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Dallas, TX to Chicago by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Dallas to Chicago?
The cheapest train tickets from Dallas to Chicago start from £80. The average price for this train route is around £101. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Dallas to Chicago?
The average train journey time from Dallas to Chicago is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 803 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 22h 6m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Dallas to Chicago route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Dallas to Chicago?
The earliest train from Dallas to Chicago departs at 15:38. And the latest train departs at 15:43.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/01

£144

13/01

£109

Today

£138

15/01

£138

16/01

£109

17/01

£103

18/01

£109

19/01

£97

The cheapest trip from Dallas, TX to Chicago was searched and found on 19 Jan 2026 with a price of £97

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

You can expect to pay from £97 to £530 for a train ticket from Dallas, TX to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £97, which is on 2026-01-19.

What's the cheapest way to go from Dallas, TX to Chicago?

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time20h 45m	Avg price£173	Daily departures48
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1d 4h	Avg price£101	Daily departures3

The best way to travel between Dallas, TX and Chicago is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost £101 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from £80. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Chicago, choose the train, as it will take you from Dallas, TX to Chicago in about 20h 45m – that's the fastest way to get there!