There are 7 ways to get from Miami to Chicago Loop 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 Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MIA - MDW
4h 52m$92–435Bus
- 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
30h 32m$218–370Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
46h 40m$1,100–1,800Drive 1,329.5 mi
- Drive from Miami to Chicago Loopcar 1,329.5 mi
23h 18m$243–351Fly Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MIA - ORD
5h 17m$172–705Fly 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
5h 47m$165–420Fly 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 38m$155–380
Miami to Chicago Loop by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Miami to Chicago Loop is to fly which costs $150 - $380 and takes 5h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Miami to Chicago Loop is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $90 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Miami station to Chicago Loop. However, there are services departing from Miami Airport Station and arriving at Washington & Lasalle via Atlanta Bus Station and Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 32m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Miami Amtrak Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46h 40m.
The distance between Miami and Chicago Loop is 1204 miles. The road distance is 1337.3 miles.
The best way to get from Miami to Chicago Loop without a car is to bus which takes 30h 32m and costs $210 - $370.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Miami to Chicago Loop, including transfers.
Miami to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Miami Airport Station.
Miami to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Miami Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Miami to Chicago Loop is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $90 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $370 and takes 30h 32m, you could also train, which costs $1,100 - $1,800 and takes 46h 40m.
What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Miami Airport Station to Washington & Lasalle via Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Jefferson & Harrison in around 30h 32m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–340
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–340
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–340
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–340
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–430
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–340
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
- $1,100–1,800
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Miami to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Chicago Loop is 1h behind Miami. It is currently 2:54 AM in Miami and 1:54 AM in Chicago Loop.
Miami to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Miami to Chicago Loop is 1337 miles. It takes approximately 23h 18m to drive from Miami to Chicago Loop.
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