How to travel from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 1m. 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 $50, and a train costs an average of $172.

Distance: 984 miles (1585 km)

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Bus

$403

Average price

$208

Average price

Cheapest

$238

Average price

38h 31m

Average total duration

38h 1m

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30m

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6h 1m

Average total duration

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3h 1m

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3h 0m

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24h 45m

Average total duration

24h 15m

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30m

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0.5 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

4.8 - 9.5kg

CO2 emissions

1.6 - 4.0kg

CO2 emissions

Amtrak

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Spirit Airlines

Most popular airline

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from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • Spirit AirlinesNK392
    12:45 PM2h40
    O'Hare International Airport
    4:25 PMOrlando International Airport
    $1051One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Spirit AirlinesNK392
    12:45 PM2h40
    O'Hare International Airport
    4:25 PMOrlando International Airport
    $1051One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Spirit AirlinesNK392
    12:45 PM2h40
    O'Hare International Airport
    4:25 PMOrlando International Airport
    $1051One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak41 Floridian
    6:40 PM38h25
    Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
    10:05 AMOrlando Station, Orlando, FL
    $4541One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak50 Cardinal · 4050 AMTRAK · 97 Silver Meteor
    5:55 PM42h09
    Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
    1:04 PMOrlando Station, Orlando, FL
    $6251One-way
    2 transfers
  • Amtrak41 Floridian · 97 Silver Meteor
    6:40 PM41h24
    Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
    1:04 PMOrlando Station, Orlando, FL
    $7291One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound
    1:00 PM26h20
    Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
    4:20 PMOrlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station)
    $2731One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:00 PM28h59
    Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
    11:59 PMOrlando, The Florida Mall, FL
    $2631One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:00 PM25h25
    Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
    8:25 PMOrlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station)
    $2781One-way
    1 transfer
  • Frontier AirlinesF93044
    4:21 PM3h06
    O'Hare International Airport
    8:27 PMOrlando International Airport
    $1101One-way
    0 transfers
  • Spirit AirlinesNK1605
    9:06 AM2h46
    O'Hare International Airport
    12:52 PMOrlando International Airport
    $2051One-way
    0 transfers
  • Frontier AirlinesF92792
    8:45 AM2h51
    O'Hare International Airport
    12:36 PMOrlando International Airport
    $2431One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL

Travel to Orlando, 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 Orlando, FL.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Chicago, IL and Orlando, FL including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL is a flight with an average price of $50 (€41).

This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL:

A flight is $73 (€60) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL costing on average $123 (€100).

A flight is $122 (€99) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL costing on average $172 (€140).

The fastest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 42m.

Other travel options to Orlando, FL take longer:

Bus takes on average 23h 36m.

Train takes on average 37h 59m.

The distance from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL is approximately 984 miles (1585 km).
The average frequency per day from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL is:
  • Around 56 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL:
  • Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Orlando International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Orlando Station, Orlando, FL.
  • Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, United to go to Orlando, FL by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Orlando, FL by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Orlando, FL by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL with the following travel companies:
  • 13 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, United.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL often also extend their vacation to go to Miami, FL, Tampa, FL, New York, NY, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Jacksonville, FL. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Orlando, FL and these popular destinations at a great price.
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