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

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Fort Myers Beach 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
    7h 29m
    $146–663

  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
    7h 53m
    $116–503

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to University of South Floridabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tampa USF to Fort Myersbus bus
    26h 54m
    $275–481

  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 59m
    $654–1,270

  5. Drive 1,240.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Fort Myers Beachcar car 1,240.5 mi
    22h 43m
    $227–327

  6. 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 Airport to Fort Myersbus bus
    7h 54m
    $212–745

  7. 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 Myers Beachtaxi taxi
    5h 26m
    $232–745

  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 32m
    $188–837

  9. 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
    11h 6m
    $148–687

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

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration3h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest 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, Tampa USF, and Fort Myers in around 26h 54m.

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