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Compare bus, train, and flight for Chicago, IL to Miami, FL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $227 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $227, while a flight costs an average of $551.
Distance: 1189 miles (1914 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$455 Average price | $551 Average price | $227 Average price Cheapest | $306 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
44h 17m Average total duration 43h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 54m Average total duration Fastest 5h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 30h 10m Average total duration 29h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 5.7 - 11.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Miami, FL:
A bus is $228 (€191) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL costing on average $455 (€381).
A bus is $323 (€271) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL costing on average $551 (€462).
Other travel options to Miami, FL take longer:
Bus takes on average 30h 10m.
Train takes on average 44h 17m.
Tickets start at around $455 (€381) compared to roughly $306 (€257) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-148.75 (€-124.68). The journey takes 43h 47m versus 20h 29m 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 Miami, FL
How to get from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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 · FlixBus+6:00 PM33h00Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station4:00 AMMiami, Airport Intermodal Station$1921One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus+6:00 PM33h00Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station4:00 AMMiami, Airport Intermodal Station$1921One-way2 transfers
Fastest
AA29845:05 AM3h08O'Hare International Airport9:13 AMMiami International Airport$2841One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 41 Floridian6:40 PM46h29Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL6:09 PMMiami Station, Miami, FL$3401One-way0 transfers
- 41 Floridian · 97 Silver Meteor6:40 PM47h19Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL6:59 PMMiami Station, Miami, FL$4531One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus++FlixBus · FlixBus12:15 AM34h35Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station11:50 AMMiami, Airport Intermodal Station$1941One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 PM34h40Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station5:40 AMMiami, Golden Glades Station, FL$2051One-way2 transfers
- · +FlixBus10:15 AM36h15Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL11:30 PMMiami, Airport Intermodal Station$2081One-way2 transfers
F91596 · F922726:00 AM9h51O'Hare International Airport4:51 PMMiami International Airport$2181One-way1 transfer- AA268910:01 AM3h09O'Hare International Airport2:10 PMMiami International Airport$2841One-way0 transfers
- AA11596:59 PM3h09O'Hare International Airport11:08 PMMiami International Airport$2841One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL:
A bus is $228 (€191) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL costing on average $455 (€381).
A bus is $323 (€271) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL costing on average $551 (€462).
Other travel options to Miami, FL take longer:
Bus takes on average 30h 10m.
Train takes on average 44h 17m.
- Around 50 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Miami, FL as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Miami International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Miami Station, Miami, FL.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Miami, Airport Intermodal Station.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Miami, FL by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Miami, FL by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United, frontier airlines, Alaska Airlines, Republic Airlines, Sun Country Airlines to go to Miami, FL by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 12 direct flights per day with American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United.
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