How to travel from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL

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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 flight with prices starting from €38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €38, and a train costs an average of €165.

Distance: 984 miles (1585 km)

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€234

Average price

€120

Average price

Cheapest

€144

Average price

38h 19m

Average total duration

37h 49m

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30m

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5h 58m

Average total duration

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2h 58m

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24h 43m

Average total duration

24h 13m

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30m

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0.5 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

4.8 - 9.5kg

CO2 emissions

1.6 - 4.0kg

CO2 emissions

Amtrak

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Spirit Airlines

Most popular airline

Greyhound

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from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL

How to get from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Spirit AirlinesNK1986 · NK1498
05:15AM7h48
O'Hare International Airport
02:03PMOrlando International Airport
$3061One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Amtrak41 Floridian
06:40PM38h25
Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
10:05AMOrlando Station, Orlando, FL
$2561One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Spirit AirlinesNK392
12:44PM2h47
O'Hare International Airport
04:31PMOrlando International Airport
$5261One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak41 Floridian · 97 Silver Meteor
06:40PM41h24
Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
01:04PMOrlando Station, Orlando, FL
$4531One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
06:00PM25h25
Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
08:25PMOrlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station)
$3231One-way
1 transfer
Greyhoundundefined · undefined
10:00AM29h20
Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL
04:20PMOrlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station)
$3261One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound
01:00PM26h20
Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
04:20PMOrlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station)
$3311One-way
1 transfer
Spirit AirlinesNK213 · NK550
08:43PM10h00
O'Hare International Airport
07:43AMOrlando International Airport
$3061One-way
1 transfer
JetBlue AirwaysB6312 · B6551
07:40AM8h58
O'Hare International Airport
05:38PMOrlando International Airport
$3331One-way
1 transfer
Frontier AirlinesF93044
11:45AM2h53
O'Hare International Airport
03:38PMOrlando International Airport
$3891One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL

Travel to Orlando, FL easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Chicago, IL and Orlando, FL including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL is a flight with an average price of $48 (€38).

This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL:

A flight is $66 (€52) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL costing on average $114 (€91).

A flight is $159 (€127) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL costing on average $207 (€165).

The fastest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 39m.

Other travel options to Orlando, FL take longer:

Bus takes on average 25h 25m.

Train takes on average 38h 25m.

The distance from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL is approximately 984 miles (1585 km).
The average frequency per day from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL is:
  • Around 32 flights per day.
  • Around 9 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Orlando, FL by bus.
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 10 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United, American Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL often also extend their vacation to go to Miami, FL, Tampa, FL, New York, NY, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Jacksonville, FL. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Orlando, FL and these popular destinations at a great price.
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