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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 $203 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 8h 22m. 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 $203, while a flight costs an average of $547.
Distance: 984 miles (1585 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$423 Average price | $547 Average price | $203 Average price Cheapest | $246 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
37h 18m Average total duration 36h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 22m Average total duration Fastest 6h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 25h 55m Average total duration 25h 25m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL
Compare the available ways to get from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL:
A bus is $221 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL costing on average $423.
A bus is $345 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL costing on average $547.
Other travel options to Orlando, FL take longer:
Bus takes on average 25h 55m.
Train takes on average 37h 18m.
Tickets start at around $423 compared to roughly $246 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$177. The journey takes 36h 48m 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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
F92198 · F912427:35 PM 10h26 O'Hare International Airport 7:01 AM Orlando International Airport $105 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- F92198 · F91242
7:35 PM 10h26 O'Hare International Airport 7:01 AM Orlando International Airport $105 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
AA8837:05 PM 2h46 O'Hare International Airport 10:51 PM Orlando International Airport $209 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 41 Floridian
6:40 PM 38h25 Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL 10:05 AM Orlando Station, Orlando, FL $218 1 One-way 0 transfers - 41 Floridian · 97 Silver Meteor
6:40 PM 41h24 Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL 1:04 PM Orlando Station, Orlando, FL $327 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus+ · · 10:15 AM 36h44 Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL 11:59 PM Orlando, The Florida Mall, FL $183 1 One-way 3 transfers- FlixBus+ ·
2:45 PM 32h14 Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station 11:59 PM Orlando, The Florida Mall, FL $185 1 One-way 2 transfers - · +FlixBus+
2:45 PM 24h35 Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station 4:20 PM Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station) $201 1 One-way 3 transfers
- F92792
9:51 AM 2h52 O'Hare International Airport 1:43 PM Orlando International Airport $138 1 One-way 0 transfers - F93241 · F91952
8:59 AM 7h07 O'Hare International Airport 5:06 PM Orlando International Airport $143 1 One-way 1 transfer - F91483 · F92520
6:30 AM 17h13 O'Hare International Airport 12:43 AM Orlando International Airport $149 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL:
A bus is $221 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL costing on average $423.
A bus is $345 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL costing on average $547.
Other travel options to Orlando, FL take longer:
Bus takes on average 25h 55m.
Train takes on average 37h 18m.
- Around 69 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Orlando Station, Orlando, FL.
- Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Orlando International Airport.
- 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 Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Orlando, FL by bus.
- Travel with United, Alaska Airlines, frontier airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines to go to Orlando, FL by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 12 direct flights per day with United, frontier airlines, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines.
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