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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 €48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 55m. 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 €48, and a train costs an average of €125.
Distance: 1189 miles (1914 km)
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€245 Average price | €113 Average price Cheapest | €177 Average price |
46h 1m Average total duration 45h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration Fastest 4h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 30h 25m Average total duration 29h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 5.7 - 11.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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FAQs: Travel from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL
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.
There are 3 travel options from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL: bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL is a flight with an average price of $74 (€67).
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL:
Taking a flight costs $81 (€73) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $155 (€140) for the same trip.
A flight is $215 (€194) less than a train with an average ticket price of $289 (€261) from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL.
The fastest way to get to Miami, FL from Chicago, IL is by flight with an average travel time of 2 h 59 min.
Other travel options to Miami, FL take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 30 h 35 min of travel time.
Train takes on average 46 h 55 min.
The distance is approximately 1186 miles (1913 km) from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL.
The average frequency per day from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL is:
- 15 buses a day.
- 44 flights a day.
- 2 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Chicago, IL and Miami, FL 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:
The following travel companies offer services from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL:
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus or Palmland Bus Lines to go to Miami, FL by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Palmland Bus Lines Chicago, IL to Miami, FL tickets on Omio for $103 (€93).
- Spirit Airlines, American Airlines or United can take you to Miami, FL by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Spirit Airlines from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL for $74 (€67).
- Travel with Amtrak for trains to Miami, FL. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Amtrak Chicago, IL to Miami, FL tickets on Omio for $289 (€261).
Yes, there are direct services available from Chicago, IL to Miami, FL with the following travel companies:
- Direct flight available with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines or United 13 direct flights per day.
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.
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