There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Jacksonville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane ORD - JAX
5h 39m$84–448Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus FlixBus N2434 / ...
23h 40m$162–272Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
35h 40m$385–910Drive 976 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Jacksonvillecar 976 mi
18h 34m$179–258Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane MDW - JAX
5h 28m$174–608
Chicago to Jacksonville by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Jacksonville is to bus which costs $160 - $280 and takes 23h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Jacksonville is to subway and fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $170 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Jacksonville. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Jacksonville via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Jacksonville. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Jacksonville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 40m.
The distance between Chicago and Jacksonville is 906 miles. The road distance is 981.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Jacksonville without a car is to bus which takes 23h 40m and costs $160 - $280.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Chicago to Jacksonville, including transfers.
Chicago to Jacksonville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Jacksonville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Jacksonville is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $80 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $280 and takes 23h 40m, you could also train, which costs $380 - $950 and takes 35h 40m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Jacksonville, FL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Jacksonville (JAX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Jacksonville via Atlanta Bus Station in around 23h 40m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Jacksonville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Jacksonville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $380–950
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Jacksonville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Jacksonville is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 6:39 PM in Chicago and 7:39 PM in Jacksonville.
Chicago to Jacksonville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jacksonville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Jacksonville is 982 miles. It takes approximately 18h 34m to drive from Chicago to Jacksonville.
Book your Chicago to Jacksonville bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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