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How to get fromChicago to Fort Myersby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Fort Myers by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ft. Myers

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane MDW - RSW
    6h 12m
    $146–660

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ft. Myers

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane ORD - RSW
    6h 36m
    $116–560

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    29h 30m
    $188–343

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2421
    45h 9m
    $553–1,171

  5. Drive 1,224.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Fort Myerscar car 1,224.2 mi
    22h 23m
    $224–323

  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 Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 43m
    $184–876

  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 Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 17m
    $144–676

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane MDW - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 17m
    $124–442

Chicago to Fort Myers by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration29h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,133.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ft. Myers (RSW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stop via Atlanta Bus Station and Tampa Bus Station in around 29h 30m.

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