There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Okeechobee by plane, train, bus, 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 President Donald J. Trump International Airport, train
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI)plane ORD - PBI
- Take the train from West Palm Beach Amtrak Station to Okeechobee Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 56m$110–492Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to West Palm Beach Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from West Palm Beach Amtrak Station to Okeechobee Amtrak Stationtrain
34h 9m$218–372Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Okeechobee Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
43h 23m$480–1,100Drive 1,200.2 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Okeechobeecar 1,200.2 mi
21h 16m$219–317Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Tampa, train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tampa (TPA)plane MDW - TPA
- Take the train from Tampa to Okeechobee Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 45m$138–486Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane MDW - FLL
- Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Okeechobee Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 16m$178–440Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Orlando, train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Orlando (MCO)plane MDW - MCO
- Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Lakeland to Okeechobee Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 14m$230–576Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Orlando, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Orlando (MCO)plane ORD - MCO
- Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Lakeland to Okeechobee Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 32m$110–496Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane MDW - SRQ
- Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Tampa to Okeechobee Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 11m$238–1,103
Chicago to Okeechobee by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Okeechobee is to fly and train which costs $130 - $490 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Okeechobee is to fly and train which takes 7h 56m and costs $110 - $500.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Okeechobee Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43h 23m.
The distance between Chicago and Okeechobee is 1237 miles. The road distance is 1207.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Okeechobee without a car is to bus and train which takes 34h 9m and costs $210 - $380.
It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Chicago to Okeechobee, including transfers.
Chicago to Okeechobee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Okeechobee is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 1:39 AM in Chicago and 2:39 AM in Okeechobee.
Chicago to Okeechobee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Okeechobee Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Okeechobee is 1207 miles. It takes approximately 21h 16m to drive from Chicago to Okeechobee.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Okeechobee, FL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Okeechobee Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $480–1,100 and the journey takes 43h 23m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Tampa via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Tampa via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Tampa via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Orlando via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from West Palm Beach Amtrak Station to Okeechobee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from West Palm Beach Amtrak Station to Okeechobee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Okeechobee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $480–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Okeechobee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Okeechobee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lakeland to Okeechobee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lakeland to Okeechobee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Okeechobee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to West Palm Beach Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–160
- Website
- Greyhound
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