There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Jacksonville (Station) by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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 Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane MDW - JAX
4h 7m$142–650Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane ORD - JAX
4h 32m$112–470Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus FlixBus N2434 / ...
24h 34m$173–290Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
34h 52m$850–1,400Drive 971.5 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Jacksonville (Station)car 971.5 mi
18h 26m$178–257
Chicago to Jacksonville (Station) by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Jacksonville (Station) is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 18h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Jacksonville (Station) is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Jacksonville (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Amtrak Station via Atlanta Bus Station and JRTC Bay H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 34m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Jacksonville. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34h 52m.
The distance between Chicago and Jacksonville (Station) is 879 miles. The road distance is 977.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Jacksonville (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 24h 34m and costs $170 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Chicago to Jacksonville (Station), including transfers.
Chicago to Jacksonville (Station) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Jacksonville (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Jacksonville (Station) is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $290 and takes 24h 34m, you could also train, which costs $850 - $1,400 and takes 34h 52m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Jacksonville (Station), FL, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Jacksonville (JAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Jacksonville (Station) via Atlanta Bus Station, Jacksonville, JRTC Bay H, and Amtrak Station in around 24h 34m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Jacksonville via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Jacksonville via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Jacksonville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Jacksonville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
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
- $850–1,400
- 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
- $120–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Jacksonville (Station) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Jacksonville (Station) is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 2:32 AM in Chicago and 3:32 AM in Jacksonville (Station).
Chicago to Jacksonville (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jacksonville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Jacksonville (Station) is 977 miles. It takes approximately 18h 26m to drive from Chicago to Jacksonville (Station).
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