There are 8 ways to get from Miami to Chicago Loop by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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 11m$62–355Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FLL - ORD
5h 51m$60–240Bus
- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0630
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2512 / ...
28h 54m$150–378Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
46h 40m$170–650Drive 1,334 mi
- Drive from Miami to Chicago Loopcar 1,334 mi
23h 8m$244–352Fly Miami International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MIA - MDW
4h 58m$97–455Fly 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 49m$80–370Train to Palm Beach International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Metrorail Transfer Station to West Palm Beach Stationtrain
- Fly from Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PBI - ORD
7h 48m$219–617
Miami to Chicago Loop by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Miami to Chicago Loop is to fly which costs $60 - $240 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Miami to Chicago Loop is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $95 - $460.
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 28h 54m.
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 1225 miles. The road distance is 1341.8 miles.
The best way to get from Miami to Chicago Loop without a car is to bus which takes 28h 54m and costs $150 - $380.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Miami to Chicago Loop, including transfers.
Miami to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Greyhound 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 5h 11m and costs $60 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $380 and takes 28h 54m, you could also train, which costs $170 - $650 and takes 46h 40m.
What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Chicago Loop, 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 Washington & Lasalle via Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Jefferson & Harrison in around 28h 54m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $55–270
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–360
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Thursday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–360
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–360
Flights from Palm Beach International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–330
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–270
Flights from Palm Beach International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–330
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–270
Flights from Palm Beach International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–230
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Palm Beach International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–330
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–270
Flights from Palm Beach International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-874-7245
- Website
- tri-rail.com
Train from Metrorail Transfer Station to West Palm Beach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- https://www.tri-rail.com
- Weekend | Holiday
- $5
- Weekday
- $8–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Miami to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Chicago Loop is 1h behind Miami. It is currently 6:31 AM in Miami and 5:31 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 1342 miles. It takes approximately 23h 8m to drive from Miami to Chicago Loop.
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