What is the cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Chicago is to fly which costs $65 - $340 and takes 6h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gainesville to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Gainesville to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $85 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Gainesville and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Gainesville to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Gainesville and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 30m.

How far is it from Gainesville to Chicago?

The distance between Gainesville and Chicago is 911 miles. The road distance is 1008 miles.

How do I travel from Gainesville to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Gainesville to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 21h 30m and costs $120 - $330.

How long does it take to get from Gainesville to Chicago?

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Gainesville to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gainesville to Chicago bus from?

Gainesville to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Gainesville station.

Bus or fly from Gainesville to Chicago?

The best way to get from Gainesville to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $85 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $330 and takes 21h 30m.

Where does the Gainesville to Chicago bus arrive?

Gainesville to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Gainesville and Chicago?

Chicago is 1h behind Gainesville. It is currently 10:07 AM in Gainesville and 9:07 AM in Chicago.

Can I drive from Gainesville to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to Chicago is 1008 miles. It takes approximately 17h 40m to drive from Gainesville to Chicago.

How do I get a bus ticket from Gainesville to Chicago?

Book your Gainesville to Chicago bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1243+ hotels available in Chicago.

Gainesville to Chicago - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
best
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)GNV - MDW
6h 9m
$88–446
Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)GNV - ORD
6h 31m
$68–336
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus StationFlixBus N2415 / ...
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus 2512 / ...
21h 30m
$127–325
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to JacksonvilleFlixBus 2431
2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union StationFloridian
38h 37m
$248–825
Drive 1,002.1 mi
1. Drive from Gainesville to Chicago1,002.1 mi
17h 40m
$183–265
Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonville
2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)JAX - MDW
7h 5m
$130–630
Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonville
2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)JAX - ORD
7h 32m
$100–460
Bus to Orlando, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Orlando RedCoach Station
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)MCO - MDW
6h 57m
$79–417
Bus via Gainesville Bus Stop (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus StationGreyhound US0630
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Train StationGreyhound US0100
25h 44m
$132–326

Gainesville to Chicago by bus

29Weekly Buses

21h 30mAverage Duration

$127Cheapest Price

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Distance: 906 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gainesville to Chicago Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station in around 21h 30m.

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