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How to get fromBrandon to Chicagoby bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Brandon to Chicago by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Line 38 bus, line 32 bus to Tampa, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Parsons Av @ Brandon Blvd to Netpark Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Netpark Transfer Center to Airport Rental Car Facilitybus bus
    3. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane TPA - MDW
    6h 11m
    $103–461

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2467
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2512 / ...
    25h 17m
    $189–354

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    42h 35m
    $554–1,204

  4. Drive 1,127.5 mi

    1. Drive from Brandon to Chicagocar car 1,127.5 mi
    19h 57m
    $206–298

  5. Line 38 bus, line 32 bus to Tampa, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Parsons Av @ Brandon Blvd to Netpark Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Netpark Transfer Center to Airport Rental Car Facilitybus bus
    3. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane TPA - ORD
    6h 43m
    $168–561

  6. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SRQ - MDW
    8h 13m
    $136–628

  7. Fly Tampa to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane TPA - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    8h 43m
    $185–780

Brandon to Chicago by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration25h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$189Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,033.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Brandon, FL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Town Center Blvd @ Providence Rd to Chicago Bus Station via Marion Transit Center, Tampa Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 25h 17m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Tampa to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,200 and the journey takes 40h 56m.

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