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Compare train, flight, and bus 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 bus, with an average ticket price of $154 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $154, while a train costs an average of $261.
Distance: 984 miles (1585 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$261 Average price | $156 Average price | $154 Average price Cheapest | $254 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
39h 13m Average total duration 38h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 25h 33m Average total duration 25h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.8 - 9.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Orlando, FL to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Orlando, FL to Chicago, IL costing on average $156 (€128).
A bus is $107 (€88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Orlando, FL to Chicago, IL costing on average $261 (€214).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 25h 33m.
Train takes on average 39h 13m.
Tickets start at around $261 (€214) compared to roughly $254 (€208) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-6.68 (€-5.47). The journey takes 38h 43m versus 16h 48m 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 Orlando, FL to Chicago, IL
How to get from Orlando, FL to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
F913498:51 PM3h08Orlando International Airport10:59 PMO'Hare International Airport$1381One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- F913498:51 PM3h08Orlando International Airport10:59 PMO'Hare International Airport$1381One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA247512:35 PM3h04Orlando International Airport2:39 PMO'Hare International Airport$2731One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus+2:00 PM26h15Orlando, The Florida Mall, FL3:15 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$1661One-way1 transfer- FlixBus+2:45 PM25h30Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station)3:15 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$1671One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:55 PM26h15Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station)12:10 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$1671One-way1 transfer
- F930438:10 AM3h10Orlando International Airport10:20 AMO'Hare International Airport$1901One-way0 transfers
- F93274 · F943076:12 AM6h28Orlando International Airport11:40 AMO'Hare International Airport$2021One-way1 transfer
- F93507 · F9159512:50 PM6h33Orlando International Airport6:23 PMO'Hare International Airport$2021One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Orlando, FL to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Orlando, FL to Chicago, IL costing on average $156 (€128).
A bus is $107 (€88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Orlando, FL to Chicago, IL costing on average $261 (€214).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 25h 33m.
Train takes on average 39h 13m.
- Around 63 flights per day.
- Around 10 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, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Orlando International Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Orlando Station, Orlando, FL and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- 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 Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- 12 direct flights per day with frontier airlines, United.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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