What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Gainesville?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Gainesville is to bus which costs $110 - $220 and takes 21h.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Gainesville?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Gainesville is to fly which takes 7h 8m and costs $95 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Gainesville?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Gainesville via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h.

How far is it from Chicago to Gainesville?

The distance between Chicago and Gainesville is 913 miles. The road distance is 1003.9 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Gainesville without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Gainesville without a car is to bus which takes 21h and costs $110 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Gainesville?

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Chicago to Gainesville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Gainesville bus from?

Chicago to Gainesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Chicago to Gainesville?

The best way to get from Chicago to Gainesville is to fly which takes 7h 8m and costs $95 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $220 and takes 21h.

Where does the Chicago to Gainesville bus arrive?

Chicago to Gainesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Gainesville?

Gainesville is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 12:15 AM in Chicago and 1:15 AM in Gainesville.

Can I drive from Chicago to Gainesville?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Gainesville is 1004 miles. It takes approximately 17h 59m to drive from Chicago to Gainesville.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chicago to Gainesville?

Book your Chicago to Gainesville bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gainesville?

There are 249+ hotels available in Gainesville.

Chicago to Gainesville - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Gainesville by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane MDW - GNV
7h 8m
$100–557
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane ORD - GNV
7h 50m
$70–377
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2512 / ...
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus FlixBus N2401 / ...
21h
$118–215
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus FlixBus 2431
38h 9m
$207–420
Drive 998.1 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Gainesvillecar 998.1 mi
17h 59m
$183–264
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Jacksonville, bus
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane MDW - JAX
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
7h 49m
$140–730
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Jacksonville, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane ORD - JAX
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
8h 15m
$110–520
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Orlando, bus
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Orlando (MCO)plane MDW - MCO
2. Take the bus from Orlando RedCoach Station to Gainesvillebus
7h 25m
$116–617
Bus via North Walmart Supercenter (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesville Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0630
25h 13m
$120–223

Chicago to Gainesville by bus

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Distance: 907.6 mi
Duration: 7h 8m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gainesville via Atlanta Bus Station in around 21h.

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