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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Dallas to ChicagoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 20 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Dallas, TX to Chicago: Trip Overview
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Based on 5467 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 $115
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.
Dallas to Chicago Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Dallas, TX to Chicago was searched and found on Sep 22, 2025 with a price of $143To 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 $143 to $695 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 $143 which is on 2025-09-22.
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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?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe 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 45m - that's the fastest way to get there!
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