There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Miami by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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 O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane ORD - MIA
5h 1m$62–335Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane ORD - FLL
6h 11m$46–321Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Miami Airport Stationbus FlixBus N2401
30h 35m$178–429Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Miami Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
46h 29m$550–1,200Drive 1,329.1 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Miamicar 1,329.1 mi
23h 16m$243–351Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane MDW - MIA
4h 32m$112–555Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane MDW - FLL
5h 47m$100–481
Chicago to Miami by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Miami is to fly which costs $45 - $330 and takes 6h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Miami is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Miami station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Miami Airport Station via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Miami Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46h 29m.
The distance between Chicago and Miami is 1225 miles. The road distance is 1336.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Miami without a car is to bus which takes 30h 35m and costs $170 - $430.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Chicago to Miami, including transfers.
Chicago to Miami bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Miami train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Miami is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $60 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $430 and takes 30h 35m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $1,200 and takes 46h 29m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Miami, FL, USA?
Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Miami International Airport (MIA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Miami Airport Station via Atlanta Bus Station in around 30h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport via Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–400
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport via Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–400
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–340
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $70–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–340
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Miami Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Miami Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–160
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Miami Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Miami bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Miami is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 11:07 PM in Chicago and 12:07 AM in Miami.
Chicago to Miami train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Miami Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Miami is 1337 miles. It takes approximately 23h 16m to drive from Chicago to Miami.
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