- Must visit
The Art Institute Of Chicago
One of the premier art museums in the United States, known for its Impressionist masterpieces, modern works, and iconic collections in a landmark downtown building.
Cheapest price
$155
Average price
$174
Fastest journey
1 d 6 h 10 m
Average duration
1 d 7 h 34 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
1914 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Miami, FL to Chicago, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Miami, FL to Chicago, IL will cost around $174 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $155.
It's difficult to get from Miami, FL to Chicago, IL without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Miami, FL to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 46m. 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 $31, and a train costs an average of $148.
Distance: 1189 miles (1914 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
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$250 Average price | $164 Average price Cheapest | $413 Average price | $317 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
30h 14m Average total duration 29h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 46h 13m Average total duration 45h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.9 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions | 5.7 - 11.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Miami, FL to Chicago, IL:
A flight is $86 (€70) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Miami, FL to Chicago, IL costing on average $250 (€202).
A flight is $249 (€201) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Miami, FL to Chicago, IL costing on average $413 (€334).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 29h 44m.
Train takes on average 45h 43m.
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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 03:10AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 34h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $197 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 33h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $331 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 38h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $178 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 33h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $310 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 31h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 31h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 34h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $202 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 33h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 31h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 34h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $329 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 30h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 33h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 31h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $281 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 39h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $172 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 31h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $261 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 38h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 33h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $370 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 38h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 34h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 34h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $144 |
The table below shows live departures for Miami, FL to Chicago, IL buses for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 11:35 AM Miami, Biscayne Blvd (Bayside Marketplace), FL | 33h35 | 8:10 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ · | 11:35 AM Miami, Biscayne Blvd (Bayside Marketplace), FL | 45h25 | 8:00 AM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 5 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 1:35 PM Miami, Golden Glades Station, FL | 31h35 | 8:10 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+![]() | 3:00 PM Miami, Airport Intermodal Station | 30h10 | 8:10 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 PM Miami, Airport Intermodal Station | 33h10 | 12:10 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 11:10 PM Miami, Golden Glades Station, FL | 33h50 | 8:00 AM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 11:10 PM Miami, Golden Glades Station, FL | 34h15 | 8:25 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
· | 11:25 PM Miami, Airport Intermodal Station | 33h35 | 8:00 AM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 1 transfer | |
· | 11:25 PM Miami, Airport Intermodal Station | 34h00 | 8:25 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 6:25 AM Miami, Biscayne Blvd (Bayside Marketplace), FL | 38h45 | 8:10 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 8:35 AM Miami, Golden Glades Station, FL | 31h40 | 3:15 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 9:00 AM Miami, Airport Intermodal Station | 31h15 | 3:15 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Miami, FL to Chicago, IL run on average 14 times per day, taking around 29h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $112 (€90) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) 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 10m.
Distance 1189 miles (1914 km) |
Average bus duration 29h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $112 (€90) |
Buses per day 14 |
Fastest bus 30h 10m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:25 PM |
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