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How to get fromChicago to Bradentonby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Bradenton by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane MDW - SRQ
    5h 23m
    $174–807

  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane ORD - SRQ
    5h 57m
    $134–657

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Bradentonbus bus
    27h 43m
    $222–387

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    2. Take the taxi from Tampa to Bradentontaxi taxi
    41h 39m
    $702–1,324

  5. Drive 1,160.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Bradentoncar car 1,160.9 mi
    20h 33m
    $212–306

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration4h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,060.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Bradenton, FL, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bradenton via Nashville Bus Station, C.K. Steele Plaza Gate 16, N Monroe Street and John Knox Road, and Tallahassee in around 27h 43m.

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