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How to get fromChicago to Miami Beachby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Miami Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane ORD - MIA
    5h 50m
    $176–758

  2. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Miami International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane MDW - MIA
    5h 32m
    $126–608

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Miami Airport Stationbus bus FlixBus N2401
    31h 27m
    $228–383

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Miami Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    47h 57m
    $1,133–1,736

  5. Drive  1,330.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Miami Beachcar car 1,330.8 mi
    23h 22m
    $243–351

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane ORD - FLL
    6h 23m
    $206–463

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane MDW - FLL
    6h 5m
    $196–423

  8. Bus via Sheridan Street Station (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Hollywood Sheridan Trirail Stationbus bus Greyhound US0630
    35h 56m
    $255–378

Chicago to Miami Beach by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration31h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$228Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,229.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Miami Beach, FL, USA?

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 Collins Av & 18 St via Atlanta Bus Station and Miami Airport Station in around 31h 27m.

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