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

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There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Fort Myers by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or taxi

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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
    $136–660

  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
    $106–500

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    30h 25m
    $208–403

  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
    44h 23m
    $618–1,220

  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 38m
    $174–777

  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 12m
    $134–627

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Punta Gorda Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)plane plane MDW - PGD
    2. Take the taxi from Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) to Fort Myerstaxi taxi
    5h 6m
    $202–700

  9. 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
    8h 33m
    $144–642

  10. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Orlando, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane MDW - MCO
    2. Take the bus from Orlando to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 47m
    $240–547

Chicago to Fort Myers by bus

Calendar27Weekly Buses
Duration30h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$208Cheapest 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 Orlando Bus Station in around 30h 25m.

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