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How to get fromChicago, IL to Floridaby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car or subway

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There are 11 ways to get from Chicago, IL to Florida by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Jacksonville

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Jacksonville (JAX)planeORD - JAX
    5h 52m
    $98–508

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Orlando

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Orlando (MCO)planeORD - MCO
    6h
    $76–270

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus StationbusFlixBus 2512 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to JacksonvillebusFlixBus N2434 / ...
    22h 19m
    $125–329

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to JacksonvilletrainFloridian
    35h 44m
    $207–996

  5. Drive 977.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago, IL to Jacksonvillecar977.9 mi
    18h 23m
    $179–258

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

    1. Take the subway from Quincy to Midwaysubway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Jacksonville (JAX)planeMDW - JAX
    5h 46m
    $124–658

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tampa

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tampa (TPA)planeORD - TPA
    5h 35m
    $100–317

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Tampa

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tampa (TPA)planeMDW - TPA
    5h 33m
    $100–487

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)planeMDW - FLL
    5h 39m
    $80–388

  10. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Orlando

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Orlando (MCO)planeMDW - MCO
    5h 54m
    $82–430

  11. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ft. Myers

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ft. Myers (RSW)planeMDW - RSW
    7h 6m
    $136–660

Chicago, IL to Florida by bus

Calendar26Weekly Buses
Duration22h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Florida, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Jacksonville (JAX) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newnan St + Ashley St via Atlanta Bus Station, Jacksonville, and JRTC Bay J in around 22h 19m.

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