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What is the best driving route from Chicago to Dallas, TX?

I have to go to a wedding in Dallas in a few months and my buddy and I have decided to drive down from Chicago. What are some options we have in regards to the route we take?

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Sean Boehme · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Making the most out of a road trip is one of the best ways to travel! Here is a look at one of the best driving routes from Chicago to Dallas, Texas.
Making it from
Chicago
all the way to
Dallas
is no easy task, and in total, the trip will take you around 15 hours to complete. Make sure you
pack any essentials
you may need before you leave and decide ahead of time how long everyone is comfortable driving.
The quickest route is also a fun one and will take you through:
You’ll also pass right by
Memphis
. Considering you’ll hit Memphis around 9 hours into the drive, it’s the perfect place to stop, explore and even spend the night.
Some of the biggest attractions in Memphis include Beale Street and Graceland, Elvis Pressley’s former home. On top of its more popular attractions, the city is home to plenty of bars and restaurants for you to choose from.
Once you’ve made it back from your road trip to Dallas, it’s time to
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