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

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Merritt Island is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 21h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Merritt Island is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs $190 - $600.

How far is it from Chicago to Merritt Island?

The distance between Chicago and Merritt Island is 1063 miles. The road distance is 1131.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chicago to Merritt Island without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 25h 44m and costs $220 - $470.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Chicago to Merritt Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Merritt Island?

Merritt Island is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 6:31 PM in Chicago and 7:31 PM in Merritt Island.

Can I drive from Chicago to Merritt Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Merritt Island is 1132 miles. It takes approximately 21h 1m to drive from Chicago to Merritt Island.

Where can I stay near Merritt Island?

There are 347+ hotels available in Merritt Island.

Chicago to Merritt Island - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Merritt Island by plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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 Orlando
best
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Orlando (MCO)plane MDW - MCO
6h 5m
$192–600
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Melbourne International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Melbourne International Airport (MLB)plane MDW - MLB
9h 59m
$136–599
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus
3. Take the taxi from Gemini Blvd W And Centaurus Dr W to Merritt Islandtaxi
25h 44m
$222–464
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Winter Park Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
2. Take the taxi from Winter Park Amtrak Station to Merritt Islandtaxi
39h
$330–832
Drive 1,124.9 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Merritt Islandcar 1,124.9 mi
21h 1m
$206–297
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Orlando, taxi
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Orlando (MCO)plane ORD - MCO
2. Take the taxi from Cocoa Beach, FL - Pilot Gas to Merritt Islandtaxi
6h 27m
$182–450
Train to South Bend, fly to Orlando Sanford, taxi
1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane SBN - SFB
3. Take the taxi from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Merritt Islandtaxi
6h 30m
$263–824
Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Orlando
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Orlando (MCO)plane MKE - MCO
7h 47m
$254–793

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Orlando (MCO) flights

73Weekly Planes

3h 33mAverage Duration

$91Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chicago to Merritt Island.

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Distance: 1,056.6 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

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

Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Orlando (MCO) every 3 hours.

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