What is the cheapest way to get from Orlando to Chicago, IL?

The cheapest way to get from Orlando to Chicago, IL is to fly which costs $85 - $370 and takes 5h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Orlando to Chicago, IL?

The fastest way to get from Orlando to Chicago, IL is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $85 - $440.

Is there a direct train between Orlando and Chicago, IL?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Orlando and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38h 55m.

How far is it from Orlando to Chicago, IL?

The distance between Orlando and Chicago, IL is 1025 miles. The road distance is 1116.7 miles.

How do I travel from Orlando to Chicago, IL without a car?

The best way to get from Orlando to Chicago, IL without a car is to bus which takes 22h 49m and costs $110 - $370.

How long does it take to get from Orlando to Chicago, IL?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Orlando to Chicago, IL, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Orlando to Chicago, IL train from?

Orlando to Chicago, IL train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Orlando station.

Train, bus or fly from Orlando to Chicago, IL?

The best way to get from Orlando to Chicago, IL is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $85 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $370 and takes 22h 49m, you could also train, which costs $370 - $850 and takes 39h 4m.

What is the time difference between Orlando and Chicago, IL?

Chicago, IL is 1h behind Orlando. It is currently 4:45 AM in Orlando and 3:45 AM in Chicago, IL.

Where does the Orlando to Chicago, IL train arrive?

Orlando to Chicago, IL train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Orlando to Chicago, IL?

Yes, the driving distance between Orlando to Chicago, IL is 1117 miles. It takes approximately 19h 29m to drive from Orlando to Chicago, IL.

How do I get a train ticket from Orlando to Chicago, IL?

Book your Orlando to Chicago, IL train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Chicago, IL?

There are 1304+ hotels available in Chicago, IL.

Orlando to Chicago, IL - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Orlando to Chicago, IL by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Orlando to Chicago Midway International Airport
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1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MCO - MDW
5h 2m
$89–437
Bus
1. Take the bus from Orlando RedCoach Station to Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Stationbus Orlando
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2512 / ...
22h 49m
$117–361
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Orlando to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
39h 4m
$370–850
Drive 1,110.2 mi
1. Drive from Orlando to Chicago, ILcar 1,110.2 mi
19h 29m
$203–293
Fly Orlando to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCO - ORD
5h 20m
$89–367
Fly Orlando Sanford to South Bend, train
1. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to South Bend (SBN)plane SFB - SBN
2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
6h 25m
$186–693
Bus to Tampa, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane TPA - MDW
7h 19m
$109–523
Bus to Tampa, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane TPA - ORD
7h 39m
$134–343
Fly Orlando to General Mitchell International Airport, train
1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane MCO - MKE
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
7h 21m
$162–811

Orlando to Chicago, IL by bus and subway

11Weekly Services

22h 49mAverage Duration

$117Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Orlando to Chicago, IL.

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Distance: 1,019.5 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Orlando, FL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orlando RedCoach Station to Chicago Bus Station via Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Station, Civic Center Station, Garnett Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 22h 49m.

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