How to travel from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL

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Travel Information from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL

distanceDistance1186 miles (1913 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, train or flight
priceTicket price range$69 - $281
cheapestCheapest modeFlight • $69 (€60) • 3 h 7 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $69 (€60) • 3 h 7 min
carriersPopular travel companiesGreyhound, Spirit Airlines or Amtrak

Take a bus, train or flight to travel 1186 miles (1913 km) between Chicago, IL and Miami, FL. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Greyhound, Spirit Airlines or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL.

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from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL

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

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bus

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

FlixBus
10:00PM29h35
Chicago, IL
03:35AMMiami, FL
$1551One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
10:00PM29h35
Chicago, IL
03:35AMMiami, FL
$1551One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus
10:00PM29h35
Chicago, IL
03:35AMMiami, FL
$1551One-way
0 transfers
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Greyhound
11:00AM33h30
Chicago, IL
08:30PMMiami, FL
$3411One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
05:45PM33h50
Chicago, IL
03:35AMMiami, FL
$3621One-way
0 transfers

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Find the best trip from Chicago to Miami with Omio's travel partners Amtrak, American Airlines and Greyhound! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable route for you.

Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains from Chicago to Miami, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.

      American Airlines is one of the leading airlines in the USA and the world; they offer Main Cabin, Business and First Class tickets for your travel to Miami from Chicago.

        FAQs: Travel from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL

        FAQs: Travel to Miami, 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 Miami, FL.
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        There are 3 travel options from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL: bus, train or flight.

        The cheapest way to go to Miami, FL from Chicago, IL is by taking a flight, which costs on average $69 (€60).

        This is compared to other ways of getting from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL:

        A flight is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL costing on average $81 (€70).

        A flight is $212 (€183) less than a train with an average ticket price of $281 (€243) from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL.

        The fastest way from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL is by flight with an average journey time of 3 h 7 min.

        There are alternative travel options to Miami, FL that take longer:

        Bus takes on average 29 h 35 min.

        Train takes on average 46 h 32 min.

        The distance from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL is approximately 1186 miles (1913 km).

        The average frequency per day from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL is:

          However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Miami, FL from Chicago, IL as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

          These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL:

            Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL:

            • You can take a bus from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL with Greyhound or OurBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $103 (€89) with Greyhound from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL.
            • You can travel by plane to Miami, FL from Chicago, IL with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United or Alaska Airlines, and you can find Spirit Airlines Chicago, IL to Miami, FL tickets for $42 (€37) on Omio.
            • You can travel by train from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL with Amtrak, and you can find Amtrak Chicago, IL to Miami, FL tickets for $262 (€226) on Omio.

            Yes, there are direct services available from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL with the following travel companies:

            • Take a direct bus with.
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            Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Miami, FL as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL.

            Many of our customers traveling from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL don't make Miami, FL their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Miami, FL are Orlando, FL, Fort Lauderdale, FL, New York, NY, Tampa, FL or West Palm Beach, FL, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Miami, FL to any of these top destinations today!
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