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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Lakewood Ranch by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 21m
    $138–636

  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane ORD - SRQ
    4h 52m
    $102–426

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    29h 23m
    $226–362

  4. 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 41m
    $1,119–1,678

  5. Drive  1,166.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Lakewood Ranchcar car 1,166.6 mi
    20h 36m
    $213–308

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

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,056.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lakewood Ranch via Atlanta Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station, and Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center in around 29h 23m.

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