What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Jekyll Island?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Jekyll Island is to drive which costs $170 - $250 and takes 18h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Jekyll Island?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Jekyll Island is to fly and drive which takes 5h 6m and costs $130 - $700.

How far is it from Chicago to Jekyll Island?

The distance between Chicago and Jekyll Island is 842 miles. The road distance is 954 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Jekyll Island without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Jekyll Island without a car is to bus which takes 21h 9m and costs $160 - $330.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Jekyll Island?

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Chicago to Jekyll Island, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Chicago to Jekyll Island?

The best way to get from Chicago to Jekyll Island is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $140 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $330 and takes 21h 9m.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Jekyll Island?

Jekyll Island is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 3:02 PM in Chicago and 4:02 PM in Jekyll Island.

Can I drive from Chicago to Jekyll Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Jekyll Island is 954 miles. It takes approximately 18h 2m to drive from Chicago to Jekyll Island.

Where can I stay near Jekyll Island?

There are 718+ hotels available in Jekyll Island.

Chicago to Jekyll Island - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and taxi

There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Jekyll Island by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, taxi, car, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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 Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
best
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK)plane MDW - BQK
6h 11m
$148–570
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hilton Head Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane ORD - HHH
2. Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Jekyll Islandcar
6h 32m
$84–380
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2512 / ...
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Brunswickbus FlixBus 2434
21h 9m
$160–329
Train, taxi (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Savannah Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Savannah Station to Jesup Stationtrain
3. Take the taxi from Jesup Station to Jekyll Islandtaxi
34h 34m
$327–575
Drive 948.5 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Jekyll Islandcar 948.5 mi
18h 2m
$174–250
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Savannah, drive
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Savannah (SAV)plane MDW - SAV
2. Drive from Savannah-Airport-SAV to Jekyll Islandcar
5h 6m
$138–678
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Savannah, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Savannah (SAV)plane ORD - SAV
2. Drive from Savannah-Airport-SAV to Jekyll Islandcar
5h 32m
$158–498
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 Brunswickbus
7h 54m
$182–778
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 Brunswickbus
8h 14m
$212–728
Bus via Chicago Train Station
1. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Brunswickbus FlixBus 2434
22h 49m
$160–327

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) flights

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4h 40mAverage Duration

$96Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chicago to Jekyll Island.

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Distance: 836.7 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Jekyll Island, GA, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Jekyll Island via Atlanta Bus Station and Brunswick in around 21h 9m.

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