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How to get fromMiami to Chicagoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Miami to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeMIA - ORD
    5h 12m
    $57–315

  2. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeFLL - ORD
    5h 54m
    $55–230

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus StationbusGreyhound US0630
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0100
    30h 15m
    $153–421

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainFloridian
    46h 40m
    $220–750

  5. Drive 1,333.2 mi

    1. Drive from Miami to Chicagocar1,333.2 mi
    22h 54m
    $244–352

  6. Fly Miami International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeMIA - MDW
    4h 59m
    $77–375

  7. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeFLL - MDW
    5h 35m
    $75–350

  8. Train to Palm Beach International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Metrorail Transfer Station to West Palm Beach Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planePBI - ORD
    7h 48m
    $219–617

Miami to Chicago by bus

Calendar8Weekly Buses
Duration30h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Miami Airport Station to Chicago Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station in around 30h 15m.

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