How much is the bus ticket from Dallas to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Dallas to Chicago start from $96. The average price for this route is around $227. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Dallas to Chicago?

The average bus trip duration from Dallas to Chicago is 22h, covering a distance of 803 miles (1295 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 45m and is operated by Tornado Bus .

Which bus companies service the Dallas to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 50 buses available per day, including services from Tornado Bus , Greyhound , FlixBus , Amtrak .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Dallas to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from Dallas to Chicago at 3:15am. And the latest bus departs at 7:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Dallas to Chicago?

A bus trip from Dallas to Chicago generates an estimated 32 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Dallas to Chicago?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5654 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Dallas to Chicago?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Tornado Bus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Dallas to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Dallas to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Dallas to Chicago from $99 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Dallas to Chicago on December 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:30pm	Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum	1d	3:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	7:15pm	Dallas East R L Thornton Freeway	15h 25m	10:40am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
	Bus	7:15am	Dallas Bus Station	20h 55m	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:30pm	Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum	1d 1h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Expreso + Tornado Bus	Bus	4:55pm	Jefferson Bd	17h 45m	10:40am	Chicago, IL	No tags

Next departures for Dallas to Chicago on December 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:00pm	Dallas Bus Station	1d 1h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:15pm	Dallas East R L Thornton Freeway	15h 25m	10:40am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
	Bus	7:15am	Dallas Bus Station	20h 55m	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:15am	Dallas Bus Station	22h 5m	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Expreso + Tornado Bus	Bus	4:55pm	Jefferson Bd	17h 45m	10:40am	Chicago, IL	No tags

Next departures for Dallas to Chicago on December 31
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:15pm	Dallas Bus Station	1d 9h	11:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	7:15pm	Dallas East R L Thornton Freeway	15h 25m	10:40am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
	Bus	7:15am	Dallas Bus Station	20h 55m	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:15am	Dallas Bus Station	22h 5m	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Expreso + Tornado Bus	Bus	4:55pm	Jefferson Bd	17h 45m	10:40am	Chicago, IL	No tags

Next departures for Dallas to Chicago on January 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:15am	Dallas Bus Station	20h 55m	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:15pm	Dallas East R L Thornton Freeway	15h 25m	10:40am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
	Bus	2:15pm	Dallas Bus Station	1d 1h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:30pm	Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum	1d 1h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Expreso + Tornado Bus	Bus	4:55pm	Jefferson Bd	17h 45m	10:40am	Chicago, IL	No tags

Next departures for Dallas to Chicago on January 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:15am	Dallas Bus Station	22h 5m	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	7:15pm	Dallas East R L Thornton Freeway	15h 25m	10:40am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
	Bus	7:15am	Dallas Bus Station	20h 55m	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:30pm	Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum	1d 1h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Conexiones + Tornado Bus	Bus	4:15pm	Jefferson Bd	18h 25m	10:40am	Chicago, IL	No tags

Next departures for Dallas to Chicago on January 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:15am	Dallas Bus Station	20h 55m	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:30pm	Dallas East R L Thornton Freeway	15h 25m	10:55am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
	Bus	2:15pm	Dallas Bus Station	1d 1h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:30pm	Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum	1d 1h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	5:15pm	Jefferson Bd	17h 40m	10:55am	Chicago, IL	No tags

Next departures for Dallas to Chicago on January 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:15pm	Dallas Bus Station	1d 1h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:15pm	Dallas East R L Thornton Freeway	15h 25m	10:40am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
	Bus	7:15am	Dallas Bus Station	20h 55m	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:30pm	Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum	1d 1h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	5:59pm	Jefferson Bd	16h 41m	10:40am	Chicago, IL	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Dallas to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 22 minutes and with fares starting at just $115, 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$96 - $494	Average Duration22h	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$115 - $352	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 118kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Dallas and Chicago?

Stops in Dallas

A
Dallas Bus Station
205 S Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75202, USA
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B
Jefferson Bd
174 S Patton Ave, Dallas, TX 75203, USA
C
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
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D
Westmoreland Greyhound Station
627 N Westmoreland Rd, Dallas, TX 75211
E
N. Olive Street
400 N. Olive Street,, Dallas, TX 75201, US
F
Tornado Bus I-30
8630 E R L Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75228, USA

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Compare bus companies

Tornado Bus

3/5165 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi4

A Texas-based company, Tornado Bus operates throughout the United States, with routes connecting major cities, including Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Each day,13 buses leave from their terminals to destinations across the continent. Their buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathrooms, power outlets and a comfortable amount of legroom. With prices as low as $227 for a short ride, Tornado offers options for budget travelers, without compromising comfort. and those looking for a little luxury. The company requires printed tickets for boarding and their tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to two hours before travel time for a fee. With a friendly staff and multiple routes, traveling with Tornado is a convenient way to get around.

Greyhound

3.5/587,456 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Dallas Chicago recent customer reviews

The Dallas bus station is very unkempt and unsafe and the bus was over an hour late leaving

Tiffany B.

May 21, 2019

Bus driver was very patient and gave advance notice of stops and time. The lady working the line at the Memphis station was rude.

Vanessa A.

January 13, 2019

First Of All, There Were Two Delays Due To NO Bus Driver. I Felt Like The Staff Knew And That They Could Have Had A Driver Already In Route To The Station Before My Bus Arrived For Me To Transfer Buses. I Think It’s Best To Think Ahead Of Time ! And Also, I Feel Like If It’s Cold Outside..That There Should Be HEAT On The Bus. Who Has The Air On In Winter ?

Krystal H.

April 6, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,774 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Amtrak

4/55,683 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5683 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $159

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.

October 31, 2024

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Dallas, TX to Chicago by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Dallas to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Dallas to Chicago start from $96. The average price for this route is around $227. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Dallas to Chicago?
The average bus trip duration from Dallas to Chicago is 22h, covering a distance of 803 miles (1295 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 45m and is operated by Tornado Bus.
Which bus companies service the Dallas to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 50 buses available per day, including services from Tornado Bus, Greyhound, FlixBus, Amtrak.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Dallas to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Dallas to Chicago at 3:15am. And the latest bus departs at 7:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Dallas to Chicago?
A bus trip from Dallas to Chicago generates an estimated 32 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Dallas to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5654 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Dallas to Chicago?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Tornado Bus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Dallas to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Dallas to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/25

$212

12/26

$250

Today

$215

12/28

$225

12/29

$225

12/30

$142

12/31

$137

The cheapest trip from Dallas, TX to Chicago was searched and found on Dec 31, 2025 with a price of $137

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 $137 to $394 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 $137 which is on 2025-12-31.

Usually Greyhound, 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.