How to travel from Tulsa to Chicago, United States of America

The distance between Tulsa and Chicago is around 603 miles (971km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Tulsa to Chicago by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly to Chicago Midway (MDW)

Fly from Tulsa (TUL) to Chicago Midway (MDW).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    $255
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

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Bus via Indianapolis

Take the bus to Indianapolis and then to Chicago IL.

  • Duration17h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $130
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to St Louis then take the train to Chicago Union Station.

  • Duration14h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $115
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Chicago.

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Distance690 miles (1,111km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tulsa and Chicago

There are several options for getting from Tulsa to Chicago by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around $115 and will take around 14h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $255.

The distance between Tulsa and Chicago is around 603 miles (971km).

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Tulsa and Chicago by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tulsa to Chicago is to fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx $255.

The cheapest way to travel between Tulsa and Chicago, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around $115 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tulsa and Chicago. We recommend that you fly from Tulsa (TUL) to Chicago Midway (MDW). instead which will take 2h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tulsa and Chicago. It typically takes around 17h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tulsa to Chicago. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Indianapolis and Indianapolis IN. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 17h 40m.

Greyhound USA, Palmland Bus Lines, Flixbus USA, OurBus, Hoosier Ride and Barons Bus run regular bus services between Tulsa and Chicago. Buses run twice daily and take around 17h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Tulsa and Chicago. Flights depart from Tulsa (TUL) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare (ORD). The flight takes around 2hrs.

Yes there is a direct flight between Tulsa and Chicago with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2hrs.

United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly between Tulsa and Chicago. Flights depart from Tulsa (TUL) and and arrive into Chicago O'Hare (ORD). These flights usually take around 2hrs.

The flight from Tulsa to Chicago typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Tulsa (TUL) and and arrive into Chicago O'Hare (ORD).

The closest major airport to Chicago is Midway International Airport (MDW) (MDW) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Chicago. O'Hare International Airport (ORD) (ORD) and South Bend Regional (SBN) (SBN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Tulsa and Chicago. The distance is around 690 miles (1,111km) by road and it will take around 11h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tulsa to Chicago is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around $275.

How do I get from Tulsa to Chicago

Compare travel optionsbetween Tulsa and Chicago

Transport options from Tulsa to Chicago
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Chicago Midway (MDW) + 1 similar
2h 35m
$255
every 10 mins971km (603 miles)
Fly2h 55m
$275
every 10 mins985km (612 miles)
Bus via Indianapolis + 1 similar
17h 20m
$130
twice daily1,364km (847 miles)
Bus17h 40m
$155
twice daily1,355km (842 miles)
Bus and Train
14h 15m
$115
twice daily1,122km (697 miles)
Drive
11h 15m
$68
on demand1,111km (690 miles)

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Airports near Chicago

The following major airports near Chicago offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

MDW
Midway International Airport (MDW)
International Airport
Distance
9 miles (14km) from Chicago
ORD
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
International Airport
Distance
16 miles (26km) from Chicago
SBN
South Bend Regional (SBN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
69 miles (110km) from Chicago