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

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Clearwater by subway, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Tampa, line 300 bus, line 52 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 Rental Car Facility to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Dbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - A to Fort Harrison Ave S + Court Stbus bus
    6h 42m
    $108–411

  2. 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
    28h 9m
    $166–308

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    41h 18m
    $542–1,137

  4. Drive  1,118.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Clearwatercar car 1,118.1 mi
    20h 43m
    $205–295

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tampa, line 300 bus, line 52 bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane ORD - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tpa Rental Car Facility to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Dbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - A to Fort Harrison Ave S + Court Stbus bus
    7h 12m
    $158–561

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, line 18 bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane MDW - SRQ
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station - C to Park St Terminal - Platform - Dbus bus
    8h 45m
    $188–918

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, line 18 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 Grand Central Station - C to Park St Terminal - Platform - Dbus bus
    9h 19m
    $138–668

  8. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Tampa

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane MKE - TPA
    8h 21m
    $681–1,170

Chicago to Clearwater by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration28h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,036.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Park St Terminal - Platform - B via Atlanta Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station, Marion Transit Parking Lot, and Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - A in around 28h 9m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $480–1,100 and the journey takes 40h 47m.

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