What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Lake Buena Vista?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Lake Buena Vista is to bus which costs $170 - $340 and takes 26h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Lake Buena Vista?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Lake Buena Vista is to train and fly and taxi which takes 6h 26m and costs $210 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Lake Buena Vista?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Lake Buena Vista. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Vista Blvd & Bonnet Creek Pkwy via Atlanta Bus Station and John Young Pkwy & Amelia St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Chicago and Lake Buena Vista?

No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Lake Buena Vista station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Kissimmee Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 20m.

How far is it from Chicago to Lake Buena Vista?

The distance between Chicago and Lake Buena Vista is 1033 miles. The road distance is 1112 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Lake Buena Vista without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Lake Buena Vista without a car is to bus which takes 26h 54m and costs $170 - $340.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Lake Buena Vista?

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Chicago to Lake Buena Vista, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Lake Buena Vista bus from?

Chicago to Lake Buena Vista bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Lake Buena Vista train from?

Chicago to Lake Buena Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Chicago to Lake Buena Vista?

The best way to get from Chicago to Lake Buena Vista is to bus which takes 26h 54m and costs $170 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,200 and takes 39h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $75 - $650 and takes 7h 1m.

Where does the Chicago to Lake Buena Vista bus arrive?

Chicago to Lake Buena Vista bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Lake Buena Vista?

Lake Buena Vista is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 3:13 AM in Chicago and 4:13 AM in Lake Buena Vista.

Where does the Chicago to Lake Buena Vista train arrive?

Chicago to Lake Buena Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kissimmee Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Lake Buena Vista?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Lake Buena Vista is 1112 miles. It takes approximately 19h 47m to drive from Chicago to Lake Buena Vista.

Where can I stay near Lake Buena Vista?

There are 1843+ hotels available in Lake Buena Vista.

Chicago to Lake Buena Vista - 9 ways to travel via train, subway, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Lake Buena Vista by subway, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or taxi

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Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Orlando, line 303 bus
best
1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Orlando (MCO)plane MDW - MCO
3. Take the bus from E Buena Vista Dr & Bonnet Creek Pkwy to Vista Blvd & Bonnet Creek Pkwybus
6h 35m
$206–499
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Orlando
cheapest
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Orlando (MCO)plane ORD - MCO
7h 1m
$76–609
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2401 / ...
26h 54m
$176–337
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
39h 20m
$584–1,182
Drive 1,105.5 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Lake Buena Vistacar 1,105.5 mi
19h 47m
$202–292
Train to South Bend, fly to Orlando Sanford, taxi
1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane SBN - SFB
3. Take the taxi from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Lake Buena Vistataxi
6h 26m
$213–644
Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Orlando
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Orlando (MCO)plane MKE - MCO
8h 14m
$323–1,174
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Tampa, train
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tampa (TPA)plane MDW - TPA
2. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 7m
$196–511
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tampa, train
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tampa (TPA)plane ORD - TPA
2. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 36m
$226–661

Chicago to Lake Buena Vista by bus

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Distance: 1,027.3 mi
Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Vista Blvd & Bonnet Creek Pkwy via Atlanta Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, and John Young Pkwy & Amelia St in around 26h 54m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,200 and the journey takes 38h 58m.

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