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

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

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  1. Fly Miami International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MIA - MKE
    4h 28m
    $280–550

  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 55m
    $60–230

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2401
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2512 / ...
    28h 56m
    $139–369

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    46h 52m
    $175–594

  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 O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MIA - ORD
    5h 12m
    $62–345

  7. 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 51m
    $97–475

  8. 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 42m
    $80–390

Miami to Lake Michigan by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration28h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Miami Airport Station to Jackson & Wabash via Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Jefferson & Harrison in around 28h 56m.

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