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Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $140 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $140, while a train costs an average of $310.
Distance: 984 miles (1585 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$310 Average price | $155 Average price | $140 Average price Cheapest | $252 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
38h 39m Average total duration 38h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 25h 16m Average total duration 24h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.8 - 9.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL costing on average $155 (€127).
A bus is $171 (€140) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL costing on average $310 (€254).
Other travel options to Orlando, FL take longer:
Bus takes on average 25h 16m.
Train takes on average 38h 39m.
Tickets start at around $310 (€254) compared to roughly $252 (€206) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-58.75 (€-48.06). The journey takes 38h 9m versus 16h 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL
How to get from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 11:10 AM31h45Chicago, IL6:55 PMOrlando, FL$1571One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 11:10 AM31h45Chicago, IL6:55 PMOrlando, FL$1571One-way0 transfers
Fastest
11:00 PM25h25Chicago, IL12:25 AMOrlando, FL$2071One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 3:00 PM30h20Chicago, IL9:20 PMOrlando, FL$1831One-way0 transfers
- 4:50 AM30h00Chicago, IL10:50 AMOrlando, FL$1841One-way0 transfers
- 3:15 PM29h05Chicago, IL8:20 PMOrlando, FL$2371One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL costing on average $155 (€127).
A bus is $171 (€140) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL costing on average $310 (€254).
Other travel options to Orlando, FL take longer:
Bus takes on average 25h 16m.
Train takes on average 38h 39m.
- Around 65 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Orlando, FL as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Orlando International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Orlando Station, Orlando, FL.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station).
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Orlando, FL by train.
- Travel with Spirit Airlines, frontier airlines, United, American Airlines to go to Orlando, FL by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Orlando, FL by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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