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How to get fromIllinois to Key Westby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Illinois to Key West by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Peoria International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane plane PIA - EYW
    5h 58m
    $87–384

  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane plane ORD - EYW
    5h 16m
    $74–328

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Miami Airport Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Big Pine Keybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30 to N Roosevelt & 3rd Streetbus bus Lks
    37h 31m
    $249–420

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Hollywood Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Big Pine Keybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30 to N Roosevelt & 3rd Streetbus bus Lks
    2d 6h
    $1,148–1,764

  5. Drive  1,466.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Key Westcar car 1,466.6 mi
    27h 7m
    $243–350

  6. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane plane MDW - EYW
    6h 22m
    $114–568

  7. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane plane SPI - EYW
    5h 49m
    $110–430

  8. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane plane STL - EYW
    8h 5m
    $152–517

  9. Train to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane plane BMI - EYW
    9h 5m
    $121–436

Illinois to Key West by bus and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration37h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$249Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,213.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Key West, FL, USA?

Allegiant Air, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Key West International Airport (EYW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to N Roosevelt & 3rd Street via Atlanta Bus Station, Miami Airport Station, Big Pine Key, and Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30 in around 37h 31m.

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