Next train departures

Next departures for Dallas to Chicago on September 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 7h	10:43pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	22h 6m	1:49pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	22h 6m	1:49pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 4h	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 4h	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 4h	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 7h	10:43pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 7h	10:43pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Dallas to Chicago on September 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 7h	10:43pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	22h 6m	1:49pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 7h	10:43pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 7h	10:43pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Dallas to Chicago on September 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 7h	10:43pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	22h 6m	1:49pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	22h 6m	1:49pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 4h	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 4h	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 4h	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 7h	10:43pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 7h	10:43pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Dallas to Chicago on September 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 4h	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	22h 6m	1:49pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	22h 6m	1:49pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 4h	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 4h	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 7h	10:43pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 7h	10:43pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 7h	10:43pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Dallas to Chicago on September 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 4h	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	22h 6m	1:49pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	22h 6m	1:49pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 4h	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 4h	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 7h	10:43pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 7h	10:43pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 7h	10:43pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Dallas to Chicago on September 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 7h	10:43pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	22h 6m	1:49pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	22h 6m	1:49pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 4h	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 4h	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 7h	10:43pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 7h	10:43pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Dallas to Chicago on September 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 7h	10:43pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	22h 6m	1:49pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 4h	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 4h	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 7h	10:43pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 7h	10:43pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Dallas to Chicago on September 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 7h	10:43pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	22h 6m	1:49pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	22h 6m	1:49pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 4h	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 4h	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 4h	8:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 7h	10:43pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:43pm	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	1d 7h	10:43pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Dallas to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 22 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just NOK 678, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

49bus per day

22h 15mAverage Duration

799 milesDistance

32kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceNOK 678 - NOK 3,724	Average Duration22h 15m	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceNOK 1,086 - NOK 10,652	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 118kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/56,480 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.6

Based on 6480 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 NOK 1,086

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 train companies:Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

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

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 train ticket from Dallas to Chicago?
The cheapest train tickets from Dallas to Chicago start from NOK 1,086. The average price for this train route is around NOK 1,362. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Dallas to Chicago?
The average train ride duration from Dallas to Chicago is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 803 miles (1296 km). The quickest train can get you there in 22h 6m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Dallas to Chicago route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Dallas to Chicago?
The earliest train departs from Dallas to Chicago at 3:43pm. And the latest train departs at 3:43pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/09

NOK 2,047

09/10

NOK 2,161

Today

NOK 1,647

09/12

NOK 2,161

09/13

NOK 3,027

09/14

NOK 1,647

09/15

NOK 1,438

09/16

NOK 1,600

The cheapest trip from Dallas, TX to Chicago was searched and found on Sep 15, 2026 with a price of NOK 1,438

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 NOK 1,438 to NOK 7,558 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 NOK 1,438 which is on 2026-09-15.

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 Time22h 15m	Avg PriceNOK 2,052	Daily Departures49
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 4h	Avg PriceNOK 1,362	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 NOK 1,362 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from NOK 1,086. 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 22h 15m - that's the fastest way to get there!