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How to get fromAlachua to Chicagoby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Alachua to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane GNV - MDW
    5h 38m
    $160–521

  2. Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GNV - ORD
    5h 43m
    $140–431

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2415 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    24h 50m
    $191–334

  4. Drive, train (Amtrak)

    1. Drive from Alachua to Jacksonvillecar car
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    36h 45m
    $513–1,119

  5. Drive 984.3 mi

    1. Drive from Alachua to Chicagocar car 984.3 mi
    17h 40m
    $180–260

  6. Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane JAX - MDW
    7h 29m
    $166–638

  7. Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JAX - ORD
    7h 56m
    $146–488

Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 918 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Alachua, FL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alachua to Chicago Bus Station via Santa Fe, Rosa Parks RTS Downtown Station, Gainesville, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 24h 50m.

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