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How to get fromGainesville to Carol Streamby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Gainesville to Carol Stream by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeGNV - ORD
    6h 11m
    $126–416

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Naperville Amtrak Stationbus
    27h 49m
    $151–275

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Winfieldtrain
    40h 23m

  4. Drive 1,024.8 mi

    1. Drive from Gainesville to Carol Streamcar1,024.8 mi
    18h 19m
    $187–271

  5. Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
    2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeJAX - ORD
    7h 16m
    $157–527

  6. Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeGNV - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Winfieldtrain
    8h 40m

  7. Bus to Orlando, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Orlando RedCoach Stationbus
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeMCO - ORD
    7h 3m
    $142–367

  8. Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
    2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeJAX - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Winfieldtrain
    9h 2m

  9. Bus, train via Atlanta

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Train Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain
    30h 6m
    $138–286

Gainesville to Carol Stream by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration27h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Carol Stream, IL, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gainesville to Gary Ave & Village Ct / Arapahoe Trail via Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago, Naperville Metra, and Wheaton Metra in around 27h 49m.

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