There are 7 ways to get from Miami Beach to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MIA - ORD
5h 41m$175–708Fly Miami International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MIA - MDW
5h 17m$100–468Bus
- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2401
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
31h 35m$203–353Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
2d 1h$503–1,203Drive 1,332.2 mi
- Drive from Miami Beach to Chicagocar 1,332.2 mi
23h 23m$244–352Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane FLL - MDW
5h 33m$172–395Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FLL - ORD
6h 4m$202–495
Miami Beach to Chicago by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Miami Beach to Chicago is to fly which costs $170 - $400 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Miami Beach to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $100 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Miami Beach to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Collins Av & 17 St and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Miami Airport Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Miami Beach station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Miami Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
The distance between Miami Beach and Chicago is 1237 miles. The road distance is 1339.9 miles.
The best way to get from Miami Beach to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 31h 35m and costs $200 - $360.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Miami Beach to Chicago, including transfers.
Miami Beach to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Miami Airport Station.
Miami Beach to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Miami Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Miami Beach to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $170 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $360 and takes 31h 35m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 2 days 1h.
What companies run services between Miami Beach, FL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Collins Av & 17 St to Chicago Bus Station via Miami Airport Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 31h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Greenville/Spartanburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Miami Beach to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Miami Beach. It is currently 10:37 AM in Miami Beach and 9:37 AM in Chicago.
Miami Beach to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Miami Beach to Chicago is 1340 miles. It takes approximately 23h 23m to drive from Miami Beach to Chicago.
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