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Compare train, bus, and flight for Orlando, FL to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Orlando, FL to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $33, and a train costs an average of $141.
Distance: 984 miles (1585 km)
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$304 Average price | $139 Average price Cheapest | $190 Average price |
38h 55m Average total duration 38h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 25h 18m Average total duration 24h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.8 - 9.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 4.0kg 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 Orlando, FL to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Orlando, FL to Chicago, IL is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Orlando, FL to Chicago, IL:
A flight is $82 (€67) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Orlando, FL to Chicago, IL costing on average $115 (€94).
A flight is $108 (€88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Orlando, FL to Chicago, IL costing on average $141 (€115).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 24h 5m.
Train takes on average 38h 55m.
- Around 45 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Orlando, FL and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Orlando Station, Orlando, FL and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Flights mostly depart from Orlando International Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station) and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Travel with Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, United to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- 11 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, United.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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