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Compare train, bus, 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 flight with prices starting from $55. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $55, and a train costs an average of $149.
Distance: 1189 miles (1914 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$341 Average price | $170 Average price Cheapest | $175 Average price | $319 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
46h 24m Average total duration 45h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 51m Average total duration Fastest 4h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 29h 53m Average total duration 29h 23m 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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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 flight is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL costing on average $175 (€141).
A flight is $171 (€138) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL costing on average $341 (€275).
Other travel options to Miami, FL take longer:
Bus takes on average 29h 23m.
Train takes on average 45h 54m.
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$1791One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus+6:00 PM33h00Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station4:00 AMMiami, Airport Intermodal Station$1791One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- +FlixBus6:10 AM30h25Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station1:35 PMMiami, Airport Intermodal Station$1971One-way1 transfer
Other options
- · +FlixBus · FlixBus10:15 AM42h25Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL5:40 AMMiami, Golden Glades Station, FL$1801One-way3 transfers
- · 10:15 AM36h35Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL11:50 PMMiami, Airport Intermodal Station$1801One-way1 transfer
- · 9:55 AM36h55Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station11:50 PMMiami, Airport Intermodal Station$1801One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL:
A flight is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL costing on average $175 (€141).
A flight is $171 (€138) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL costing on average $341 (€275).
Other travel options to Miami, FL take longer:
Bus takes on average 29h 23m.
Train takes on average 45h 54m.
- Around 47 flights per day.
- Around 14 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 train, bus, 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 American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United, frontier airlines, Alaska Airlines to go to Miami, FL by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Miami, FL by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Miami, FL by bus.
- 13 direct flights per day with American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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