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Pérez Art Museum Miami
A contemporary art museum overlooking Biscayne Bay, showcasing international artwork from the 20th and 21st centuries.
Cheapest price
$217
Average price
$258
Fastest journey
1 d 6 h 25 m
Average duration
1 d 8 h 48 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
1914 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL will cost around $258 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $217.
It's difficult to get from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $47, and a train costs an average of $149.
Distance: 1189 miles (1914 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$278 Average price | $377 Average price | $159 Average price Cheapest | $314 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
29h 54m Average total duration 29h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46h 24m Average total duration 45h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration Fastest 4h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.9 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 5.7 - 11.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL:
A flight is $120 (€97) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL costing on average $278 (€225).
A flight is $218 (€176) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL costing on average $377 (€304).
Other travel options to Miami, FL take longer:
Bus takes on average 29h 24m.
Train takes on average 45h 54m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 36h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 47h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $284 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 42h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $155 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 31h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 34h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $150 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 42h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $194 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 40h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $169 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 35h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $168 |
The table below shows live departures for Chicago, IL to Miami, FL buses for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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+ FlixBus | 6:10 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 30h25 | 1:35 PM Miami, Airport Intermodal Station | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 36h05 | 7:15 PM Miami, Golden Glades Station, FL | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 33h05 | 4:15 PM Miami, Biscayne Blvd (Bayside Marketplace), FL | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 10:15 AM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 34h20 | 9:35 PM Miami, Airport Intermodal Station | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 42h25 | 5:40 AM Miami, Golden Glades Station, FL | 3 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 47h20 | 10:35 AM Miami, Biscayne Blvd (Bayside Marketplace), FL | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus | 1:00 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 31h35 | 9:35 PM Miami, Airport Intermodal Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 34h40 | 5:40 AM Miami, Golden Glades Station, FL | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 39h35 | 10:35 AM Miami, Biscayne Blvd (Bayside Marketplace), FL | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 6:00 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 33h00 | 4:00 AM Miami, Airport Intermodal Station | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 36h00 | 11:50 AM Miami, Airport Intermodal Station | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 46h20 | 10:30 PM Miami, Biscayne Blvd (Bayside Marketplace), FL | 3 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 35h40 | 11:50 AM Miami, Airport Intermodal Station | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL run on average 14 times per day, taking around 29h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $121 (€98) but you can travel from only $47 (€38) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 1189 miles (1914 km) distance in 30h 25m.
Distance 1189 miles (1914 km) |
Average bus duration 29h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $121 (€98) |
Buses per day 14 |
Fastest bus 30h 25m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:25 PM |
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Best time to book 35 days |
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15-20% in restaurants, round up taxis, not expected in cafes.
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