Bus Tickets from Dallas, TX to Chicago

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TodayAug 11
from US$181
TomorrowAug 12
from US$158
WedAug 13
from US$158
ThuAug 14
from US$135
FriAug 15
from US$134
SatAug 16
from US$124
SunAug 17
from US$122
MonAug 18
from US$121

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Dallas
    Departure location: Jefferson Bd
    Arrival time: August 13 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago, IL
    Operated by: ConexionesConexiones
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Dallas
    Departure location: Dallas East R L Thornton Freeway
    Arrival time: August 13 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago, IL
    Operated by: Tornado BusTornado Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Dallas
    Departure location: Dallas Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 13 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Dallas
    Departure location: Dallas Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 13 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Dallas
    Departure location: Jefferson Bd
    Arrival time: August 13 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago, IL
    Operated by: Tornado BusTornado Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Dallas to Chicago

Average PriceUS$90 - US$533Average Duration20h 25m
32kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average PriceUS$115 - US$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 a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 20 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$90, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

50bus per day
20h 25mAverage Duration
US$90Cheapest ticket
32kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Dallas, TX to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$211
Average Bus Trip Duration20h 25m
Number of daily buses50
Earliest bus departure3:15am
Distance1291 km
Latest bus departure7:50pm

Dallas to Chicago Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Dallas, TX - Chicago

  1. What is the travel distance from Dallas to Chicago?

    It's about 1293 km (802 miles) from Dallas to Chicago.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Dallas to Chicago?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Jefferson Bd, in Dallas, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08-09
US$346
08-10
US$315
Today
US$150
08-12
US$150
08-13
US$165
08-14
US$128
08-15
US$126
08-16
US$116
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Dallas, TX to Chicago was searched and found on Aug 16, 2025 with a price of US$116

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 US$116 to US$378 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 US$116 which is on 2025-08-16.

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.

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

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Dallas to Chicago will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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