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Compare all timetables for the bus from Dallas to Chicago

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

today
$120
tomorrow
$109
Tuesday
$158
Wednesday
$96
Thursday
$114
Friday
$126
Saturday
$96

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 40h 30m 3:30 PM Dallas Downtown 8:00 AM Chicago Canal & Van Buren  Economy $120
FlixBus 25h 0m 3:30 PM Dallas Downtown 4:30 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $120
Greyhound US 30h 50m 7:20 AM Dallas Bus Station 2:10 PM Chicago Union Station  Economy $123
Greyhound US 20h 55m 7:15 AM Dallas Bus Station 4:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $124
Tornado Bus Company 28h 20m 6:35 AM Dallas Bishop Arts 10:55 AM Chicago California & 35th Street Bus Stop  Basic $180

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 40h 30m 3:30 PM Dallas Downtown 8:00 AM Chicago Canal & Van Buren  Economy $109
FlixBus 28h 40m 3:30 PM Dallas Downtown 8:10 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $110
Greyhound US 24h 45m 7:15 AM Dallas Bus Station 8:00 AM Chicago Union Station  Economy $113
Greyhound US 30h 50m 7:20 AM Dallas Bus Station 2:10 PM Chicago Union Station  Economy $113
Tornado Bus Company 28h 18m 6:35 AM Dallas Bishop Arts 10:52 AM Chicago California & 35th Street Bus Stop  Basic $180

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 20h 55m 7:15 AM Dallas Bus Station 4:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $158
Greyhound US 25h 0m 2:15 PM Dallas Bus Station 3:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $159
Greyhound US 25h 10m 7:00 PM Dallas Bus Station 8:10 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $159
Greyhound US 24h 45m 7:15 AM Dallas Bus Station 8:00 AM Chicago Union Station  Economy $159
Greyhound US 30h 50m 7:20 AM Dallas Bus Station 2:10 PM Chicago Union Station  Economy $160
  • Did you know that if you travel from Dallas to Chicago via McKinney, TX, you can save more than $24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      30h 20m
      0
      7:20 AM
      Dallas
      Bus Station
      8:20 AM
      McKinney, TX
      Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      29h 15m
      0
      8:25 AM
      McKinney, TX
      Bus Stop
      1:40 PM
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $124
    Travel time is 9h 25m longer, but you will save $24

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 20h 55m 7:15 AM Dallas Bus Station 4:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $96
Greyhound US 24h 45m 7:15 AM Dallas Bus Station 8:00 AM Chicago Union Station  Economy $97
FlixBus 45h 0m 4:25 PM Dallas Downtown 1:25 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $110
Tornado Bus Company 28h 18m 6:35 AM Dallas Bishop Arts 10:52 AM Chicago California & 35th Street Bus Stop  Basic $224
Tornado Bus Company 19h 28m 3:25 PM Dallas Bishop Arts 10:52 AM Chicago California & 35th Street Bus Stop  Basic $224

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 40h 30m 3:30 PM Dallas Downtown 8:00 AM Chicago Canal & Van Buren  Economy $114
Greyhound US 20h 55m 7:15 AM Dallas Bus Station 4:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $118
Greyhound US 22h 25m 7:20 AM Dallas Bus Station 5:45 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $118
FlixBus 24h 25m 3:30 PM Dallas Downtown 3:55 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $121
Tornado Bus Company 28h 18m 6:35 AM Dallas Bishop Arts 10:52 AM Chicago California & 35th Street Bus Stop  Basic $180

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 22h 25m 7:20 AM Dallas Bus Station 5:45 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $126
Greyhound US 25h 0m 2:15 PM Dallas Bus Station 3:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $126
FlixBus 24h 30m 4:00 PM Dallas Bus Station 4:30 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $127
FlixBus 25h 0m 3:30 PM Dallas East Transfer Center 4:30 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $128
Tornado Bus Company 28h 18m 6:35 AM Dallas Bishop Arts 10:52 AM Chicago California & 35th Street Bus Stop  Basic $184

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 25h 0m 3:30 PM Dallas Downtown 4:30 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $96
FlixBus 40h 30m 3:30 PM Dallas Downtown 8:00 AM Chicago Canal & Van Buren  Economy $97
Greyhound US 22h 25m 7:20 AM Dallas Bus Station 5:45 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $104
Greyhound US 25h 0m 2:15 PM Dallas Bus Station 3:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $104
Tornado Bus Company 28h 6m 6:35 AM Dallas Bishop Arts 10:40 AM Chicago California & 35th Street Bus Stop  Basic $224

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Dallas to Chicago is $94 on 2/25/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Dallas and Chicago

See here how frequent the connections between Dallas and Chicago are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 27 daily buses from Dallas to Chicago. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Dallas and Chicago.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 87 buses from Dallas to Chicago, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Dallas and Chicago, with 23 offers.

Facts about the bus from Dallas to Chicago

Compare all providers like Tornado Bus Company, Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 21 times every day by bus from Dallas to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Dallas to Chicago starting from $94!

Cheapest Bus $94
Fastest Bus 15h 25m
Earliest Bus 6:35 AM
Latest Bus 7:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes 21 Ø
Distance 803.5 miles
Bus Companies Tornado Bus Company, Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Dallas to Chicago

Every day, 21 buses from 3 bus companies leave Dallas for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 02/08/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 02/08
$119
Monday 02/09
$109
Tuesday 02/10
$158
Wednesday 02/11
$179
Thursday 02/12
$114
Friday 02/13
$125
Saturday 02/14
$96
Sunday 02/15
$108
Monday 02/16
$104
Tuesday 02/17
$126
Wednesday 02/18
Thursday 02/19
$104
Friday 02/20
$108
Saturday 02/21
Sunday 02/22
$104
Monday 02/23
$107
Tuesday 02/24
$106
Wednesday 02/25
$94
Thursday 02/26
$113
Friday 02/27
Saturday 02/28
$145
Sunday 03/01
Monday 03/02
$115
Tuesday 03/03
$106
Wednesday 03/04
Thursday 03/05
$105
Friday 03/06
$119
Saturday 03/07

The cheapest time to travel from Dallas to Chicago

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Dallas to Chicago, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $94, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Dallas to Chicago. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $108.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Dallas to Chicago, with $96. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $97.

How to save money travelling from Dallas to Chicago

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 Dallas to Chicago 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 Dallas to Chicago, 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 Dallas to Chicago are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Dallas to Chicago

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

Tornado Bus Company from Dallas to Chicago

Tornado Bus Company

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

Cheapest Price $180
Fastest Bus 15h 25m
Earliest Bus 6:35 AM
Last Bus 7:15 PM
Daily Connections 10 Ø
Found on 2/6/2026

Greyhound US from Dallas to Chicago

Greyhound US

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

Cheapest Price $96
Fastest Bus 20h 55m
Earliest Bus 7:15 AM
Last Bus 7:00 PM
Daily Connections 7 Ø
Found on 2/6/2026

All bus stations and stops in Dallas and Chicago

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

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Dallas to Chicago? Compare all modes of transports from Dallas to Chicago.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Dallas to Chicago

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

FAQs about the Dallas to Chicago bus

How much does a Dallas Chicago bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $94 and takes 25h 0m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $94 and $224. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Chicago.

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

Every day, the Dallas to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 21 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Dallas to Chicago is offered by Tornado Bus Company and takes 15h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $224. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Dallas to Chicago?

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from Dallas starts at 6:35 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 Dallas to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from Dallas for Chicago starts at 7:15 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 Dallas Chicago route?

When traveling by bus from Dallas to Chicago, 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 Dallas and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Dallas and Chicago 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 Dallas to Chicago 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 Dallas Chicago 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 Dallas Chicago 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 Dallas to Chicago on your planned travel date.

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

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 21 daily trips between Dallas and Chicago. 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 Dallas to Chicago?

Prices and availability for 21 trips between Dallas and Chicago 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 Dallas to Chicago

Basic
Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy
Economy

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

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