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How to get fromChicago to Brandonby subway, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Brandon by subway, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Tampa, line 32 bus, line 38 bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane MDW - TPA
    3. Take the bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Netpark Transfer Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Netpark Transfer Center to Parsons Av @ Sadie Stbus bus
    6h 33m
    $108–411

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane ORD - SRQ
    2. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 13m
    $94–419

  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 Tampa Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2467
    27h 34m
    $199–324

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    41h 43m
    $993–1,522

  5. Drive  1,124.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Brandoncar car 1,124.9 mi
    19h 57m
    $206–297

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tampa, line 32 bus, line 38 bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane ORD - TPA
    2. Take the bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Netpark Transfer Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Netpark Transfer Center to Parsons Av @ Sadie Stbus bus
    6h 53m
    $118–391

  7. 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 Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 42m
    $128–629

Chicago to Brandon by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration27h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$199Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,032.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kings Av @ Oak Park Place via Atlanta Bus Station and Marion Transit Center in around 27h 34m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $950–1,600 and the journey takes 40h 47m.

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