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

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There are 9 ways to get from Miami to Illinois 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)plane plane MIA - ORD
    5h 14m
    $62–345

  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)plane plane FLL - ORD
    5h 57m
    $60–230

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0630
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2512 / ...
    31h 25m
    $131–383

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    46h 40m
    $170–650

  5. Drive 1,333.2 mi

    1. Drive from Miami to Chicagocar car 1,333.2 mi
    23h 7m
    $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)plane plane MIA - MDW
    4h 54m
    $97–475

  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)plane plane FLL - MDW
    5h 45m
    $80–390

  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 train
    2. Fly from Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PBI - ORD
    7h 51m
    $219–567

  9. Fly Miami International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MIA - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    7h 24m
    $340–653

Miami to Illinois by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration31h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Illinois, 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 31h 25m.

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