How to travel from Orlando, FL to Chicago, IL

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Travel Information from Orlando, FL to Chicago, IL

distanceDistance982 miles (1584 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$75 - $340
cheapestCheapest modeFlight • $75 (€65) • 3 h
fastestFastest modeFlight • $75 (€65) • 3 h
carriersPopular travel companiesGreyhound, Spirit Airlines or Amtrak

Travel 982 miles (1584 km) by train, bus or flight from Orlando, FL to Chicago, IL. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Greyhound, Spirit Airlines or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Orlando, FL to Chicago, IL.

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from Orlando, FL to Chicago, IL

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

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flight

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

Spirit Airlines
10:30PM3h02
Orlando International Airport, FL (MCO)
12:32AMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$2611One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
10:30PM26h25
Orlando, FL
11:55PMChicago, IL
$1881One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
Spirit Airlines
06:25PM3h00
Orlando International Airport, FL (MCO)
08:25PMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$5631One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Amtrak
01:36PM45h36
Orlando Station, Orlando, FL
10:12AMUnion Station, Chicago, IL
$3431One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak
01:36PM44h09
Orlando Station, Orlando, FL
08:45AMUnion Station, Chicago, IL
$3411One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
09:55AM26h20
Orlando, FL
11:15AMChicago, IL
$2101One-way
1 transfer
Greyhound
03:00PM24h30
Orlando, FL
02:30PMChicago, IL
$2101One-way
1 transfer
Greyhound
03:00PM24h55
Orlando, FL
02:55PMChicago, IL
$2101One-way
1 transfer
Spirit Airlines
03:24PM8h06
Orlando International Airport, FL (MCO)
10:30PMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$3031One-way
1 transfer
Spirit Airlines
07:45PM6h14
Orlando International Airport, FL (MCO)
12:59AMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$3031One-way
1 transfer
Spirit Airlines
02:46PM5h01
Orlando International Airport, FL (MCO)
06:47PMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$3681One-way
1 transfer

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Amtrak, FlixBus and American Airlines will get you from Orlando to Chicago at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Amtrak is the main travel company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak travel running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by travel across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more. Amtrak offers different class options suiting any budget, from Coach Class to Business Class, First Class, and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. There are several different ticket types including Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium for you to book for your next travel journey from Orlando to Chicago.

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

      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 Chicago from Orlando.

        FAQs: Travel from Orlando, FL to Chicago, IL

        FAQs: Travel to Chicago, IL 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 Orlando, FL to Chicago, IL.
        FAQs

        There are 3 travel options to Chicago, IL from Orlando, FL. You can take a train, bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to get from Orlando, FL to Chicago, IL is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of $75 (€65) compared to other travel options to Chicago, IL:

        A flight is $27 (€24) less than a bus for this trip with tickets for a bus from Orlando, FL to Chicago, IL costing on average $102 (€88).

        A flight is $265 (€230) less than a train with an average ticket price of $340 (€294) from Orlando, FL to Chicago, IL.

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

        There are alternative travel options to Chicago, IL that take longer:

        Bus takes 24 h 45 min on average.

        Taking a train requires on average 44 h 9 min of travel time.

        The distance is approximately 982 miles (1584 km) from Orlando, FL to Chicago, IL.

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

        • Around 6 buses per day.
        • Around 1 train per day.

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

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

          The following travel companies offer services from Orlando, FL to Chicago, IL:

          • Greyhound or FlixBus can take you to Chicago, IL by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Orlando, FL to Chicago, IL for $95 (€82).
          • Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United or American Airlines can take you to Chicago, IL by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Frontier Airlines from Orlando, FL to Chicago, IL for $20 (€18).
          • Amtrak can get you to Chicago, IL by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Amtrak from Orlando, FL to Chicago, IL for $262 (€227) on Omio.

          Yes, there are direct routes from Orlando, FL to Chicago, IL with the following travel companies:

          • You'll find direct buses with.
          • You can travel directly by plane with.
          • You can travel directly by train with.

          Direct services to Chicago, IL tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

          Your trip from Orlando, FL to Chicago, IL doesn't have to end in Chicago, IL. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like San Francisco, CA, Indianapolis, IN, New York, NY, Milwaukee, WI or Champaign, IL. If you’d like to add San Francisco, CA, Indianapolis, IN, New York, NY, Milwaukee, WI or Champaign, IL to your Orlando, FL to Chicago, IL tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Chicago, IL today!

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