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How to get fromChicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Lakelandby plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Lakeland by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Orlando, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Orlando (MCO)planeMDW - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
    7h 59m
    $95–405

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Orlando, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Orlando (MCO)planeORD - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
    8h 2m
    $86–288

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus
    28h 52m
    $138–372

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lakeland Amtrak StationtrainFloridian
    41h 49m
    $155–485

  5. Drive 1,118.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Lakelandcar1,118.4 mi
    19h 51m
    $205–295

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tampa (TPA)planeMDW - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus
    9h 23m
    $122–516

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tampa (TPA)planeORD - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus
    9h 25m
    $132–379

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Jacksonville, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Jacksonville (JAX)planeORD - JAX
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
    12h 27m
    $136–626

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)planeMDW - SRQ
    2. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus
    11h 40m
    $175–741

Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Lakeland by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration41h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch), IL, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Park & Ride at Rose St. via Milwaukee & Thomas, Washington & Canal, Madison & Canal, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, and Winter Haven Terminal in around 28h 52m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Lakeland Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $150–480 and the journey takes 40h.

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