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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Alma by plane, train, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Savannah, train, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Savannah (SAV)plane plane MDW - SAV
    2. Take the train from Savannah Station to Jesup Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Jesup Station to Almataxi taxi
    6h 56m
    $328–1,125

  2. Drive  873.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Almacar car 873.6 mi
    16h 34m
    $150–216

  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 Waycrossbus bus Greyhound US0648S
    25h 7m
    $236–362

  4. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Savannah Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Savannah Station to Jesup Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Jesup Station to Almataxi taxi
    34h 33m
    $901–1,361

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Savannah, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Savannah (SAV)plane plane ORD - SAV
    2. Take the train from Savannah Station to Jesup Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Jesup Station to Almataxi taxi
    7h 20m
    $262–775

  6. 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 Waycrossbus bus
    8h 30m
    $208–804

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane ORD - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Waycrossbus bus
    8h 51m
    $152–514

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hilton Head Airport, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane plane ORD - HHH
    2. Take the taxi from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Savannah Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Savannah Station to Jesup Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Jesup Station to Almataxi taxi
    7h 58m
    $338–695

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane MDW - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Waycrossbus bus
    12h 45m
    $216–318

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Savannah (SAV) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration4h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 873.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Alma, GA, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Alma via Atlanta Bus Station and Waycross in around 25h 7m.

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