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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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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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$403 Average price | $208 Average price Cheapest | $238 Average price |
38h 31m Average total duration 38h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 24h 45m Average total duration 24h 15m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL
How to get from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
NK39212:45 PM2h40O'Hare International Airport4:25 PMOrlando International Airport$1051One-way0 transfers
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NK39212:45 PM2h40O'Hare International Airport4:25 PMOrlando International Airport$1051One-way0 transfers
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NK39212:45 PM2h40O'Hare International Airport4:25 PMOrlando International Airport$1051One-way0 transfers
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41 Floridian6:40 PM38h25Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL10:05 AMOrlando Station, Orlando, FL$4541One-way0 transfers
50 Cardinal · 4050 AMTRAK · 97 Silver Meteor5:55 PM42h09Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL1:04 PMOrlando Station, Orlando, FL$6251One-way2 transfers
41 Floridian · 97 Silver Meteor6:40 PM41h24Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL1:04 PMOrlando Station, Orlando, FL$7291One-way1 transfer
FlixBus+
1:00 PM26h20Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station4:20 PMOrlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station)$2731One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 PM28h59Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station11:59 PMOrlando, The Florida Mall, FL$2631One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 PM25h25Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station8:25 PMOrlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station)$2781One-way1 transfer
F930444:21 PM3h06O'Hare International Airport8:27 PMOrlando International Airport$1101One-way0 transfers
NK16059:06 AM2h46O'Hare International Airport12:52 PMOrlando International Airport$2051One-way0 transfers
F927928:45 AM2h51O'Hare International Airport12:36 PMOrlando International Airport$2431One-way0 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.

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).
Other travel options to Orlando, FL take longer:
Bus takes on average 23h 36m.
Train takes on average 37h 59m.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 13 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, United.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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