Trains tickets from Dallas, TX to Chicago

TodayJul 30
from $721
TomorrowJul 31
from $1,109
FriAug 1
from $189
SatAug 2
from $215
SunAug 3
from $216
MonAug 4
from $164
TueAug 5
from $142
WedAug 6
from $150

Trains leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Dallas
    Departure location: Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Dallas to Chicago.

Bus
Average Price$90 - $533Average Duration20h 10m
32kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$115 - $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 the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 20 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $90, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

42bus per day
20h 10mAverage Duration
$90Cheapest ticket
32kgCO₂ emissions

Train Dallas, TX to Chicago: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$132
Average train trip duration1d 4h
Number of daily trains3
Earliest train departure3:38pm
Distance803 miles (1295 km)

Dallas to Chicago Train

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

Best price found
07/28
$330
07/29
$621
Today
$695
07/31
$1,070
08/01
$181
08/02
$206
08/03
$207
08/04
$157
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Dallas, TX to Chicago was searched and found on Aug 4, 2025 with a price of $157

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 $157 to $1,070 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 $157 which is on 2025-08-04.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Dallas and Chicago is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Chicago.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Chicago, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Dallas and Chicago, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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

Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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 $132 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $115. 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 10m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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Train from Chicago to Dallas, TX

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