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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Lakewood Ranch by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton 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 26m
    $188–836

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton 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 55m
    $138–586

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gainesville - Commuter Lot Parking Garage @ Gale Lemerand to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Stationbus bus
    28h 10m
    $193–387

  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
    $658–1,260

  5. Drive 1,168.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Lakewood Ranchcar car 1,168.1 mi
    20h 37m
    $214–308

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane MDW - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    7h 17m
    $152–645

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

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Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,056.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

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, Gainesville, Rosa Parks RTS Downtown Station, UF Health Archer Road, Gainesville - Commuter Lot Parking Garage @ Gale Lemerand, and Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station in around 28h 10m.

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