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How to get fromChicago Union Station to Miami Beachby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Miami Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane ORD - MIA
    6h 1m
    $176–498

  2. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Miami International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane MDW - MIA
    5h 47m
    $116–558

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Miami Airport Stationbus bus FlixBus N2401
    31h 36m
    $228–384

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Miami Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    47h 57m
    $1,131–1,734

  5. Drive  1,331.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Miami Beachcar car 1,331.7 mi
    23h 23m
    $220–318

  6. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Quincy to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane MDW - FLL
    6h 15m
    $186–753

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane ORD - FLL
    6h 34m
    $156–393

  8. Bus via Sheridan Street Station (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Hollywood Sheridan Trirail Stationbus bus Greyhound US0630
    35h 56m
    $256–379

Chicago Union Station to Miami Beach by foot and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration31h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$228Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,230.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Miami Beach, FL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Miami International Airport (MIA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chicago Union Station to Collins Av & 18 St via Chicago Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Miami Airport Station in around 31h 36m.

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