There are 5 ways to get from Amelia Island to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane JAX - MDW
3h 38m$179–484Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Yulee Park & Ride to JRTC - Express Selectbus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
25h 51m$172–337Taxi, train (Amtrak)
- Take the taxi from Amelia Island to Jacksonvilletaxi
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
35h 57m$512–1,059Drive 978.4 mi
- Drive from Amelia Island to Chicagocar 978.4 mi
18h 42m$179–258Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane JAX - ORD
4h 10m$249–584
Jacksonville (JAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amelia Island to Chicago is to bus which costs $170 - $340 and takes 25h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Amelia Island to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $170 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Amelia Island to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Yulee Park & Ride and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Jacksonville and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 51m.
The distance between Amelia Island and Chicago is 890 miles. The road distance is 984.1 miles.
The best way to get from Amelia Island to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 25h 51m and costs $170 - $340.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Amelia Island to Chicago, including transfers.
Amelia Island to Chicago bus services, operated by Jacksonville Transport, depart from Yulee Park & Ride station.
The best way to get from Amelia Island to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $170 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $340 and takes 25h 51m.
Amelia Island to Chicago bus services, operated by Jacksonville Transport, arrive at JRTC - Express Select station.
Chicago is 1h behind Amelia Island. It is currently 4:34 PM in Amelia Island and 3:34 PM in Chicago.
What companies run services between Amelia Island, FL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Delta fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Amelia Island to Chicago Bus Station via Yulee Park & Ride, JRTC - Express Select, Jacksonville, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 25h 51m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Jacksonville to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Jacksonville to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $420–950
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 904-630-3100
- Website
- Jacksonville Transport
Bus from Yulee Park & Ride to JRTC - Express Select
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Jacksonville Transport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Amelia Island to Chicago is 984 miles. It takes approximately 18h 42m to drive from Amelia Island to Chicago.
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