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How to get fromChicago to Dry Tortugas National Parkby plane or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Chicago to Dry Tortugas National Park by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane plane ORD - EYW
    2. Take the ferry from Bight Ferry Terminal to Fort Jeffersonferry ferry
    8h 44m
    $308–665

  2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane plane MDW - EYW
    2. Take the ferry from Bight Ferry Terminal to Fort Jeffersonferry ferry
    10h 29m
    $328–765

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Key West International Airport (EYW) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,346 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Dry Tortugas National Park, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Dry Tortugas National Park. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Key West International Airport (EYW), take the taxi to Bight Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Fort Jefferson, then walk to Fort Jefferson. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to Key West International Airport (EYW), take the taxi to Bight Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Fort Jefferson, then walk to Fort Jefferson.

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