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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

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    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 Ave @ Robertson Stbus bus
    6h 46m
    $128–611

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2512 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2467
    25h 18m
    $194–350

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    42h 10m
    $589–1,175

  4. Drive 1,126.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Brandoncar car 1,126.4 mi
    19h 57m
    $206–297

  5. 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 Ave @ Robertson Stbus bus
    7h 14m
    $168–561

  6. 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
    9h
    $188–828

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

    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 33m
    $148–678

Chicago to Brandon by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration25h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,033.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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, Tampa Bus Station, and Marion Transit Center in around 25h 18m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,200 and the journey takes 40h 47m.

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