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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 Greyhound US, Tornado Bus Company or FlixBus for the next days.

today
$129
tomorrow
$121
Tuesday
$134
Wednesday
$120
Thursday
$142
Friday
$127
Saturday
$159

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 37h 50m 9:45 AM Dallas Downtown 11:35 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $129
Greyhound US 26h 50m 2:15 PM Dallas Bus Station 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $130
Greyhound US 28h 35m 7:00 PM Dallas Bus Station 11:35 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $130
FlixBus 36h 20m 9:45 AM Dallas Downtown 10:05 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $131
Tornado Bus Company 27h 20m 6:35 AM Dallas Bishop Arts 9:55 AM Chicago California & 35th Street Bus Stop  Basic $215

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 22h 5m 7:15 AM Dallas Bus Station 5:20 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $121
Greyhound US 28h 20m 2:15 PM Dallas Bus Station 6:35 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $122
FlixBus 37h 50m 9:45 AM Dallas Downtown 11:35 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $128
FlixBus 36h 20m 9:45 AM Dallas Downtown 10:05 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $131
Tornado Bus Company 27h 20m 6:35 AM Dallas Bishop Arts 9:55 AM Chicago California & 35th Street Bus Stop  Basic $215

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 24h 45m 7:15 AM Dallas Bus Station 8:00 AM Chicago Union Station  Economy $134
Greyhound US 25h 0m 2:15 PM Dallas Bus Station 3:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $134
Greyhound US 25h 10m 7:00 PM Dallas Bus Station 8:10 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $134
Greyhound US 20h 55m 7:15 AM Dallas Bus Station 4:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $135
Greyhound US 28h 20m 2:15 PM Dallas Bus Station 6:35 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $140

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 $120
Greyhound US 25h 10m 7:00 PM Dallas Bus Station 8:10 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $120
FlixBus 43h 5m 10:15 AM Dallas Downtown 5:20 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $128
FlixBus 42h 40m 4:25 PM Dallas Downtown 11:05 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $159
Tornado Bus Company 28h 20m 6:35 AM Dallas Bishop Arts 10:55 AM Chicago California & 35th Street Bus Stop  Basic $235

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 24h 45m 7:15 AM Dallas Bus Station 8:00 AM Chicago Union Station  Economy $142
Greyhound US 20h 55m 7:15 AM Dallas Bus Station 4:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $142
FlixBus 36h 20m 9:45 AM Dallas Downtown 10:05 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $152
FlixBus 25h 0m 3:30 PM Dallas Bus Station 4:30 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $162
Tornado Bus Company 28h 20m 6:35 AM Dallas Bishop Arts 10:55 AM Chicago California & 35th Street Bus Stop  Basic $215
  • Did you know that if you travel from Dallas to Chicago via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      22h 45m
      0
      7:00 AM
      Dallas
      Bus Station
      10:50 PM
      St. Louis, MO
      Gateway Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $85
    • Waiting Time 0h 40m
    • Busbud
      6h 15m
      0
      11:30 PM
      St. Louis, MO
      Gateway Station
      5:45 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $43
    Travel time is 1h 50m longer, but you will save $14

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 36h 20m 9:45 AM Dallas Downtown 10:05 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $127
Greyhound US 20h 55m 7:15 AM Dallas Bus Station 4:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $128
Greyhound US 25h 0m 2:15 PM Dallas Bus Station 3:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $128
FlixBus 37h 50m 9:45 AM Dallas Downtown 11:35 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $142
Tornado Bus Company 27h 20m 6:35 AM Dallas Bishop Arts 9:55 AM Chicago California & 35th Street Bus Stop  Basic $215

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 26h 50m 2:15 PM Dallas Bus Station 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $159
Greyhound US 25h 0m 2:15 PM Dallas Bus Station 3:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $162
FlixBus 37h 50m 9:45 AM Dallas East Transfer Center 11:35 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $178
FlixBus 36h 20m 9:45 AM Dallas East Transfer Center 10:05 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $181
Tornado Bus Company 27h 20m 6:35 AM Dallas Bishop Arts 9:55 AM Chicago California & 35th Street Bus Stop  Basic $220
  • Did you know that if you travel from Dallas to Chicago via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than $31? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      22h 45m
      0
      7:00 AM
      Dallas
      Bus Station
      10:50 PM
      St. Louis, MO
      Gateway Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $85
    • Waiting Time 0h 40m
    • Busbud
      6h 15m
      0
      11:30 PM
      St. Louis, MO
      Gateway Station
      5:45 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $43
    Travel Time is 2h 15m shorter, and you will save $31

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Dallas to Chicago is $104 on 1/9/2026. 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.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 34 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 81 buses from Dallas to Chicago, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Dallas and Chicago, with 39 offers.

Facts about the bus from Dallas to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US, Tornado Bus Company and FlixBus that travel 27 times every day by bus from Dallas to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Dallas to Chicago starting from $104!

Cheapest Bus $104
Fastest Bus 15h 25m
Earliest Bus 6:35 AM
Latest Bus 7:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes 27 Ø
Distance 803.5 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US, Tornado Bus Company and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Dallas to Chicago

Every day, 27 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 12/14/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 12/14
$129
Monday 12/15
$127
Tuesday 12/16
$134
Wednesday 12/17
$120
Thursday 12/18
$138
Friday 12/19
$155
Saturday 12/20
$172
Sunday 12/21
$180
Monday 12/22
$133
Tuesday 12/23
$144
Wednesday 12/24
$129
Thursday 12/25
$122
Friday 12/26
$133
Saturday 12/27
Sunday 12/28
$142
Monday 12/29
Tuesday 12/30
$129
Wednesday 12/31
$118
Thursday 01/01
Friday 01/02
$134
Saturday 01/03
$144
Sunday 01/04
$133
Monday 01/05
$132
Tuesday 01/06
$119
Wednesday 01/07
Thursday 01/08
$128
Friday 01/09
$104
Saturday 01/10

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 $104, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Dallas to Chicago. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $144.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Dallas to Chicago, with $120. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $122.

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.

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 $104 and takes 20h 55m 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 $104 and $263. 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 27 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 $235. 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 Greyhound US, Tornado Bus Company 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: Greyhound US, Tornado Bus Company 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.

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.

More bus routes to Dallas and to Chicago

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Dallas and to Chicago. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!

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