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How to get fromChicago to Lakewood Ranchby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, taxi or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Lakewood Ranch by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane MDW - SRQ
    4h 18m
    $168–786

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gainesville - Commuter Lot Parking Garage @ Gale Lemerand to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Stationbus bus
    26h 5m
    $146–487

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    2. Take the taxi from Tampa to Lakewood Ranchtaxi taxi
    41h 43m
    $293–761

  4. Drive 1,168.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Lakewood Ranchcar car 1,168.2 mi
    20h 35m
    $214–308

  5. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane ORD - SRQ
    4h 57m
    $178–586

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lakewood Ranch, FL, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lakewood Ranch via Atlanta Bus Station, Garnett Station, Civic Center Station, Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Station, Gainesville, Gainesville - Commuter Lot Parking Garage @ Gale Lemerand, and Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station in around 26h 5m.

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