Chicago to Dallas by train
Dallas lies 1,291 km (802 mi) south-west of Chicago, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 17 h 28 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,576 km (979 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chicago | Dallas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 139 m (456 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | LaSalle Street Station, Ogilvie Transportation Center, Millennium Station | Union Station, Medical/Market Center, Victory train station |
| Postal codes | 60601–60701 | 75201–75398 |
Where to book trains from Chicago to Dallas
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Staying in Dallas
Our booking partner lists 718 places to stay in Dallas. Of the 465 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (188), and 13 are five-star. Across 168 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 111,835 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Dallas from Chicago?
1,291 km (802 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Chicago; by road roughly 1,576 km (979 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Dallas by train?
About 17 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chicago and Dallas?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Where can I stay in Dallas?
Our booking partner lists 718 places to stay in Dallas, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.