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How to get fromChicago Union Station to Ocalaby plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Ocala by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Orlando, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane MDW - MCO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle bus
    6h 49m
    $252–535

  2. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Tampa, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane MDW - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Ocala Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 24m
    $130–447

  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 Ocala Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2415 / ...
    24h 24m
    $175–307

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    38h 32m

  5. Drive  1,030.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Ocalacar car 1,030.7 mi
    18h 27m
    $183–264

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Orlando, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane ORD - MCO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle bus
    7h 11m
    $182–495

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane ORD - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Ocala Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 41m
    $140–407

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane MDW - SRQ
    2. Take the bus from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station to Ocala, FLbus bus
    9h 19m
    $200–719

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane MDW - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gainesville to Ocala Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 57m
    $140–684

  10. Bus via Gainesville (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesville Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Ocala Bus Stopbus bus
    25h 40m
    $202–304

Chicago Union Station to Ocala by foot and bus

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration24h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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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 Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 24h 24m.

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