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

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Fort Myers Beach 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
    7h 29m
    $146–713

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    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
    10h 51m
    $98–434

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Fort Myers 7-11bus bus
    29h 48m
    $281–421

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Tampa to Fort Myers Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    45h 51m
    $555–1,252

  5. Drive  1,237.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Fort Myers Beachcar car 1,237.7 mi
    22h 35m
    $226–327

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane ORD - RSW
    7h 56m
    $136–443

  7. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Ft. Myers

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane MKE - RSW
    9h 8m
    $188–875

  8. 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
    10h 17m
    $128–634

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

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Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,141.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Fort Myers Beach, 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 Beach via Atlanta Bus Station, Gainesville, Rosa Parks RTS Downtown Station, UF Health Archer Road, University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr, and Fort Myers 7-11 in around 29h 48m.

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