There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Sarasota by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car
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Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane MDW - SRQ
3h$168–799Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane ORD - SRQ
5h 40m$134–662Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to University of South Floridabus
- Take the bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Stationbus
29h 8m$188–356Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2421
46h 10m$570–1,230Drive 1,173.5 mi
- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Sarasotacar 1,173.5 mi
20h 53m$215–310
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Sarasota by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Sarasota is to bus which costs $180 - $360 and takes 29h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Sarasota is to fly which takes 3h and costs $160 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station to Sarasota. However, there are services departing from Midway Orange Line Station and arriving at Fruitville Rd @ Gillespie Ave via Ashland & 59th Street, Chicago, Atlanta Bus Station, University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr and Fruitville Rd @ Paramount Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 8m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Sarasota is 1051 miles. The road distance is 1180.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Sarasota without a car is to bus which takes 29h 8m and costs $180 - $360.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Sarasota, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Sarasota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago station.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Sarasota is to fly which takes 3h and costs $160 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $360 and takes 29h 8m.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Sarasota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Sarasota is 1h ahead of Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). It is currently 12:53 AM in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and 1:53 AM in Sarasota.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Midway Orange Line Station to Fruitville Rd @ Gillespie Ave via Ashland & 59th Street, 95th Red Line Station, Chicago, Atlanta Bus Station, University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr, Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station, and Fruitville Rd @ Paramount Dr in around 29h 8m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–180
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to University of South Florida
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- RedCoach
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Sarasota is 1180 miles. It takes approximately 20h 53m to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Sarasota.
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