There are 11 ways to get from Arlington Heights to Florida by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus
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Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Jacksonville
best- Take the train from Arlington Heights to Irving Parktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane ORD - JAX
6h 6m$87–453Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Orlando
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Orlando (MCO)plane ORD - MCO
6h 3m$80–415Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus FlixBus N2434 / ...
26h 2m$164–292Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
37h 37m$409–1,012Drive 999.9 mi
- Drive from Arlington Heights to Jacksonvillecar 999.9 mi
19h 7m$183–264Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane ORD - FLL
5h 46m$168–423Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tampa
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tampa (TPA)plane ORD - TPA
5h 52m$148–562Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Tampa, line 30 bus
- Take the train from Arlington Heights to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tampa (TPA)plane MDW - TPA
- Take the bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Kennedy Blvd @ Ashley Drbus
6h 27m$109–413Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Orlando
- Take the train from Arlington Heights to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Orlando (MCO)plane MDW - MCO
6h 45m$201–506Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ft. Myers
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane ORD - RSW
7h 18m$139–445Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ft. Myers, line 30 bus
- Take the train from Arlington Heights to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane MDW - RSW
- Take the bus from South Fort Myers Transfer/P&R to Cc Pwky @ Vincennes Blvdbus
7h 53m$150–716
Arlington Heights to Florida by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arlington Heights to Florida is to train and subway and fly and line 30 bus which costs $100 - $420 and takes 6h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Arlington Heights to Florida is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $160 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Arlington Heights to Florida. However, there are services departing from Madison & Canal and arriving at Newnan St + Ashley St via Chicago Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station and JRTC Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Arlington Heights to Florida. However, there are services departing from Arlington Heights and arriving at Jacksonville via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 37m.
The distance between Arlington Heights and Florida is 915 miles. The road distance is 1005.8 miles.
The best way to get from Arlington Heights to Florida without a car is to bus which takes 26h 2m and costs $160 - $300.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Arlington Heights to Florida, including transfers.
Arlington Heights to Florida bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Arlington Heights to Florida train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Arlington Heights to Florida is to bus which takes 26h 2m and costs $160 - $300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $400 - $1,100 and takes 37h 37m, you could also fly, which costs $160 - $430 and takes 5h 46m.
What companies run services between Arlington Heights, Cook County, IL, USA and Florida, USA?
You can take a train from Arlington Heights to Newnan St + Ashley St via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Jacksonville, and JRTC Bay J in around 26h 2m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonville once daily. Tickets cost $400–1,000 and the journey takes 34h 52m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Tampa via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Tampa via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Orlando via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Orlando via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ft. Myers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ft. Myers via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ft. Myers via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Arlington Heights to Irving Park
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–5
Train from Arlington Heights to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Arlington Heights to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Arlington Heights to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Arlington Heights to Florida bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Florida is 1h ahead of Arlington Heights. It is currently 1:24 PM in Arlington Heights and 2:24 PM in Florida.
Arlington Heights to Florida train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jacksonville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arlington Heights to Florida is 1006 miles. It takes approximately 19h 7m to drive from Arlington Heights to Florida.
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