What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Ocala?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Ocala is to drive which costs $180 - $280 and takes 18h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Ocala?

The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Ocala is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 49m and costs $270 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago Union Station and Ocala?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Union Station station to Ocala. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via Atlanta Bus Station, JRTC Bay H and Jacksonville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 40m.

How far is it from Chicago Union Station to Ocala?

The distance between Chicago Union Station and Ocala is 1100 miles. The road distance is 1038.2 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago Union Station to Ocala without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Ocala without a car is to bus which takes 26h 40m and costs $210 - $400.

How long does it take to get from Chicago Union Station to Ocala?

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Chicago Union Station to Ocala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago Union Station to Ocala bus from?

Chicago Union Station to Ocala bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where does the Chicago Union Station to Ocala bus arrive?

Chicago Union Station to Ocala bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Chicago Union Station and Ocala?

Ocala is 1h ahead of Chicago Union Station. It is currently 12:18 PM in Chicago Union Station and 1:18 PM in Ocala.

Can I drive from Chicago Union Station to Ocala?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Union Station to Ocala is 1038 miles. It takes approximately 18h 27m to drive from Chicago Union Station to Ocala.

Where can I stay near Ocala?

There are 176+ hotels available in Ocala.

Chicago Union Station to Ocala - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and shuttle

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

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Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Orlando, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Orlando (MCO)plane MDW - MCO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle
6h 49m
$272–565
Train to South Bend, fly to Orlando Sanford, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane SBN - SFB
3. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Ocalacar
7h 32m
$136–584
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus
26h 40m
$211–394
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
38h 32m
$542–1,070
Drive 1,032.2 mi
1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Ocalacar 1,032.2 mi
18h 27m
$189–273
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Orlando, shuttle
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Orlando (MCO)plane ORD - MCO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle
7h 13m
$142–675
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Jacksonville, bus
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane MDW - JAX
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus
10h 8m
$150–666
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Jacksonville, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane ORD - JAX
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus
10h 31m
$220–566

Chicago Union Station to Ocala by foot and bus

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26h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,093.5 mi
Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a vehicle from Chicago Union Station to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Jacksonville, JRTC Bay H, Amtrak Station, and Jacksonville in around 26h 40m.

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