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How to get fromKey West to Illinoisby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Key West to Illinois by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Key West International Airport (EYW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EYW - ORD
    4h 26m
    $134–619

  2. Fly to Peoria International Airport

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    1. Fly from Key West International Airport (EYW) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane EYW - PIA
    6h 53m
    $133–615

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from N Roosevelt & 3rd Street to Big Pine Key - Auto Store / NAPA MM30bus bus Lks
    2. Take the bus from Big Pine Key to Miami Airport Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    38h 1m
    $155–449

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from N Roosevelt & 4th Street to Big Pine Key - Auto Store / NAPA MM30bus bus Lks
    2. Take the bus from Big Pine Key to Miami Airport Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Hollywood Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2d 5h
    $348–865

  5. Drive 1,472.9 mi

    1. Drive from Key West to Chicagocar car 1,472.9 mi
    26h 57m
    $269–389

  6. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Key West International Airport (EYW) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane EYW - SPI
    15h 14m
    $176–781

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Key West International Airport (EYW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane EYW - MDW
    5h 56m
    $144–669

Key West to Illinois by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration38h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Key West International Airport (EYW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from N Roosevelt & 3rd Street to Chicago Bus Station via Big Pine Key - Auto Store / NAPA MM30, Big Pine Key, Miami Airport Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 38h 1m.

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