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How to get fromChicago to Captiva Islandby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Captiva Island by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane MDW - RSW
    2. Take the taxi from Ft-Myers-Airport-RSW to Captiva Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 18m
    $252–795

  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane ORD - RSW
    2. Take the taxi from Ft-Myers-Airport-RSW to Captiva Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 42m
    $222–635

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to University of South Floridabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tampa USF to Fort Myersbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Fort Myers to Captiva Islandtaxi taxi
    27h 28m
    $326–546

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Captiva Islandtaxi taxi
    45h 32m
    $704–1,334

  5. Drive 1,255.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Captiva Islandcar car 1,255.4 mi
    23h 20m
    $230–331

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ft. Myers (RSW) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration3h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,156.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Captiva Island. However, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to Ft. Myers (RSW), then take the taxi to Captiva Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station, take the bus to University of South Florida, take the bus to Fort Myers, then take the taxi to Captiva Island.

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