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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chicago to Dallas from various bus operators like Tornado Bus Company, Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today
$143
tomorrow
$123
Saturday
$121
Sunday
$118
Monday
$127
Tuesday
$117
Wednesday
$122

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 30h 45m 5:45 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 12:30 PM Dallas Downtown  Economy $143
FlixBus 26h 45m 9:45 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 12:30 PM Dallas Downtown  Economy $157
Greyhound US 37h 40m 10:50 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 12:30 PM Dallas Downtown  Economy $184
Greyhound US 37h 20m 11:10 PM Chicago Canal & Van Buren 12:30 PM Dallas Downtown  Economy $184
Tornado Bus Company 28h 0m 1:00 PM Chicago California & 35th Street Bus Stop 5:00 PM Dallas Bishop Arts  Economy $205
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Dallas via McKinney, TX, you can save more than $38? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      28h 10m
      0
      1:20 PM
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      3:50 PM
      McKinney, TX
      Bus Stop
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $100
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Greyhound US
      1h 30m
      0
      4:00 PM
      McKinney, TX
      Bus Stop
      5:30 PM
      Dallas
      Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 1h 25m longer, but you will save $38

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 27h 15m 6:30 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 9:45 PM Dallas Bus Station  Economy $123
Greyhound US 28h 10m 1:20 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 5:30 PM Dallas Bus Station  Economy $124
FlixBus 30h 45m 5:45 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 12:30 PM Dallas Downtown  Economy $125
Greyhound US 19h 20m 10:40 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 6:00 PM Dallas Bus Station  Economy $153
Tornado Bus Company 18h 50m 1:00 PM Chicago California & 35th Street Bus Stop 7:50 AM Dallas Bishop Arts  Economy $213
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Dallas via McKinney, TX, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      28h 10m
      0
      1:20 PM
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      3:50 PM
      McKinney, TX
      Bus Stop
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $100
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Greyhound US
      1h 30m
      0
      4:00 PM
      McKinney, TX
      Bus Stop
      5:30 PM
      Dallas
      Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 9h 20m longer, but you will save $18

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 27h 15m 6:30 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 9:45 PM Dallas Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB  Economy $121
Greyhound US 23h 20m 11:45 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 11:05 PM Dallas Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB  Economy $121
FlixBus 30h 45m 5:45 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 12:30 PM Dallas Downtown  Economy $122
Greyhound US 28h 10m 1:20 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 5:30 PM Dallas Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB  Economy $136
Tornado Bus Company 18h 50m 1:00 PM Chicago California & 35th Street Bus Stop 7:50 AM Dallas Bishop Arts  Economy $205
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Dallas via McKinney, TX, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      28h 10m
      0
      1:20 PM
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      3:50 PM
      McKinney, TX
      Bus Stop
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $100
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Greyhound US
      1h 30m
      0
      4:00 PM
      McKinney, TX
      Bus Stop
      5:30 PM
      Dallas
      Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 9h 20m longer, but you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 30h 10m 11:55 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 6:05 AM Dallas Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB  Economy $118
FlixBus 30h 45m 5:45 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 12:30 PM Dallas Downtown  Economy $118
Greyhound US 28h 10m 1:20 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 5:30 PM Dallas Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB  Economy $118
Greyhound US 23h 20m 11:45 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 11:05 PM Dallas Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB  Economy $124
Tornado Bus Company 18h 50m 1:00 PM Chicago California & 35th Street Bus Stop 7:50 AM Dallas Bishop Arts  Economy $205
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Dallas via McKinney, TX, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      28h 10m
      0
      1:20 PM
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      3:50 PM
      McKinney, TX
      Bus Stop
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $100
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Greyhound US
      1h 30m
      0
      4:00 PM
      McKinney, TX
      Bus Stop
      5:30 PM
      Dallas
      Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 9h 20m longer, but you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 27h 15m 6:30 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 9:45 PM Dallas Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB  Economy $127
FlixBus 30h 45m 5:45 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 12:30 PM Dallas Downtown  Economy $134
Greyhound US 28h 10m 1:20 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 5:30 PM Dallas Bus Station  Economy $164
Greyhound US 19h 20m 10:40 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 6:00 PM Dallas Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB  Economy $171
Tornado Bus Company 19h 35m 1:00 PM Chicago California & 35th Street Bus Stop 8:35 AM Dallas Bishop Arts  Economy $205
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Dallas via McKinney, TX, you can save more than $22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      28h 10m
      0
      1:20 PM
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      3:50 PM
      McKinney, TX
      Bus Stop
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $100
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Greyhound US
      1h 30m
      0
      4:00 PM
      McKinney, TX
      Bus Stop
      5:30 PM
      Dallas
      Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 8h 50m longer, but you will save $22

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 24h 55m 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 6:00 PM Dallas Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB  Economy $117
Greyhound US 19h 20m 10:40 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 6:00 PM Dallas Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB  Economy $127
Greyhound US 28h 10m 1:20 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 5:30 PM Dallas Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB  Economy $135
FlixBus 27h 15m 6:30 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 9:45 PM Dallas Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB  Economy $136
Tornado Bus Company 18h 50m 1:00 PM Chicago California & 35th Street Bus Stop 7:50 AM Dallas Bishop Arts  Economy $205
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Dallas via McKinney, TX, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      28h 10m
      0
      1:20 PM
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      3:50 PM
      McKinney, TX
      Bus Stop
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $100
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Greyhound US
      1h 30m
      0
      4:00 PM
      McKinney, TX
      Bus Stop
      5:30 PM
      Dallas
      Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 9h 20m longer, but you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 24h 40m 5:25 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 6:05 AM Dallas Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB  Economy $122
FlixBus 20h 20m 9:45 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 6:05 AM Dallas Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB  Economy $133
Greyhound US 28h 10m 1:20 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 5:30 PM Dallas Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB  Economy $149
Greyhound US 37h 40m 10:50 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 12:30 PM Dallas Downtown  Economy $154
Tornado Bus Company 18h 50m 1:00 PM Chicago California & 35th Street Bus Stop 7:50 AM Dallas Bishop Arts  Economy $205
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Dallas via McKinney, TX, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      28h 10m
      0
      1:20 PM
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      3:50 PM
      McKinney, TX
      Bus Stop
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $100
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Greyhound US
      1h 30m
      0
      4:00 PM
      McKinney, TX
      Bus Stop
      5:30 PM
      Dallas
      Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 9h 20m longer, but you will save $17

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to Dallas is $87 on 8/28/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Dallas

See here how frequent the connections between Chicago and Dallas are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 51 daily buses from Chicago to Dallas. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 38 daily coaches between Chicago and Dallas.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 165 buses from Chicago to Dallas, while Night sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Dallas, with 24 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Dallas

Compare all providers like Tornado Bus Company, Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 47 times every day by bus from Chicago to Dallas in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Dallas starting from $87!

Cheapest Bus $87
Fastest Bus 16h 24m
Earliest Bus 5:45 AM
Latest Bus 11:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes 47 Ø
Distance 803.5 miles
Bus Companies Tornado Bus Company, Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Dallas

Every day, 47 buses from 3 bus companies leave Chicago for Dallas: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/06/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 08/02
Monday 08/03
Tuesday 08/04
Wednesday 08/05
Thursday 08/06
$143
Friday 08/07
$123
Saturday 08/08
$121
Sunday 08/09
$118
Monday 08/10
$127
Tuesday 08/11
$117
Wednesday 08/12
$122
Thursday 08/13
$110
Friday 08/14
$115
Saturday 08/15
$123
Sunday 08/16
$102
Monday 08/17
$113
Tuesday 08/18
$98
Wednesday 08/19
$94
Thursday 08/20
$106
Friday 08/21
$112
Saturday 08/22
$116
Sunday 08/23
$116
Monday 08/24
$88
Tuesday 08/25
$95
Wednesday 08/26
$106
Thursday 08/27
$103
Friday 08/28
$87
Saturday 08/29

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Dallas

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Dallas, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $87, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Dallas. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $103.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Dallas, with $87. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $133.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Dallas

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Chicago to Dallas in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Chicago to Dallas, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Chicago to Dallas are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Chicago to Dallas

These are the most booked bus companies between Chicago to Dallas from our users.

Greyhound US from Chicago to Dallas

Greyhound US

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Chicago to Dallas:

Cheapest Price $118
Fastest Bus 19h 20m
Earliest Bus 9:55 AM
Last Bus 11:10 PM
Daily Connections 15 Ø
Found on 8/1/2026

Tornado Bus Company from Chicago to Dallas

Tornado Bus Company

Here you will find the key facts about the Tornado Bus Company bus route Chicago to Dallas:

Cheapest Price $205
Fastest Bus 16h 24m
Earliest Bus 1:00 PM
Last Bus 1:30 PM
Daily Connections 17 Ø
Found on 8/1/2026

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Dallas

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Chicago and Dallas.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chicago to Dallas

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Chicago to Dallas? Or which bus companies serve the route Chicago to Dallas? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Chicago to Dallas bus

How much does a Chicago Dallas bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $87 and takes 24h 55m to reach Dallas. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Chicago to Dallas?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $87 and $268. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Dallas.

On average, how many connections are available from Chicago to Dallas each day?

Every day, the Chicago to Dallas bus route is served by approximately 47 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chicago to Dallas take?

The fastest bus from Chicago to Dallas is offered by Tornado Bus Company and takes 16h 24m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $205. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to Dallas?

The earliest bus arriving in Dallas from Chicago starts at 5:45 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Chicago to Dallas?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Dallas starts at 11:55 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Chicago Dallas route?

When traveling by bus from Chicago to Dallas, passengers can travel with Tornado Bus Company, Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Dallas?

You can check all the direct connections between Chicago and Dallas by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Tornado Bus Company, Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Chicago to Dallas bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Chicago Dallas bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Chicago Dallas bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Chicago to Dallas on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Chicago to Dallas?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 47 daily trips between Chicago and Dallas. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Chicago to Dallas?

Prices and availability for 47 trips between Chicago and Dallas change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chicago to Dallas

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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