Bus Tickets from Chicago to Dallas, TX

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Next departures for Chicago to Dallas on October 30
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
Dallas Bus StationCheapest
Tornado Bus
Chicago, IL
Dallas East R L Thornton FreewayFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Greyhound Station
Dallas Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Greyhound Station
Dallas Bus StationNo tags
Tornado Bus
Chicago, IL
Dallas East R L Thornton FreewayNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Dallas

busbud logoWe recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Dallas. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $115, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day
1d 1hAverage Duration
803 milesDistance
118kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$71 - $374Average Duration21h 50m
32kg CO₂e
Average Price$115 - $343Average Duration1d 1h
118kg CO₂e

Bus Chicago to Dallas, TX: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$227
Average bus trip duration21h 50m
Number of daily buses43
Earliest bus departure5:25am
Distance796 miles (1283 km)
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Chicago to Dallas Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Chicago to Dallas, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
10/27
$186
10/28
$238
Today
$329
10/30
$110
10/31
$117
11/01
$138
11/02
$161
11/03
$107
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Dallas, TX was searched and found on Nov 3, 2025 with a price of $107

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

You can expect to pay from $107 to $329 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Dallas, TX based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $107 which is on 2025-11-03.

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

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Chicago to Dallas.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Chicago to Dallas that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Chicago to Dallas.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from Dallas, TX to Chicago

You can also go to Dallas, TX by train

Train from Chicago to Dallas, TX

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