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How to get fromChicago to Palatkaby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Palatka by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Jacksonville, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane MDW - JAX
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Palatka Stationtrain train
    8h 13m
    $136–741

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Orlando, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane ORD - MCO
    2. Take the train from Orlando to Palatka Stationtrain train
    8h 41m
    $112–420

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus bus
    3. Take the train from Jacksonville to Palatka Stationtrain train
    24h 54m
    $144–370

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Palatka Stationtrain train Floridian
    36h 21m
    $360–850

  5. Drive 1,030.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Palatkacar car 1,030.8 mi
    18h 45m
    $189–272

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Jacksonville, line 4 bus, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane ORD - JAX
    2. Take the bus from JRTC Bay H to Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Jacksonville to Palatka Stationtrain train
    8h 39m
    $176–691

  7. Train to South Bend, fly to Orlando Sanford, drive

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane plane SBN - SFB
    3. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Palatkacar car
    7h 16m
    $137–685

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Orlando, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane MDW - MCO
    2. Take the train from Orlando to Palatka Stationtrain train
    8h 15m
    $122–550

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Tampa, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane MDW - TPA
    2. Take the train from Tampa to Palatka Stationtrain train
    10h 13m
    $148–656

  10. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Savannah, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Savannah (SAV)plane plane ORD - SAV
    2. Take the train from Savannah Station to Palatka Stationtrain train
    10h 41m
    $202–601

Chicago to Palatka by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration24h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Palatka Station once daily. Tickets cost $360–850 and the journey takes 36h 21m.

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