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How to get fromChicago to Lake Cityby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Lake City by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Jacksonville, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane MDW - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Lake City Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 28m
    $172–575

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane ORD - GNV
    2. Take the bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Lake City Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 47m
    $92–420

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Lake City Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 35m
    $145–285

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Lake City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0760S
    37h 46m
    $448–970

  5. Drive 953.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Lake Citycar car 953.2 mi
    17h 13m
    $174–252

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane ORD - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Lake City Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 59m
    $192–525

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane MDW - GNV
    2. Take the bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Lake City Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 20m
    $152–510

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Orlando, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane MDW - MCO
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Lake City Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 25m
    $218–534

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Valdosta, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Valdosta (VLD)plane plane MDW - VLD
    2. Take the bus from Valdosta to Gainesville Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Lake City Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 10m
    $134–560

Chicago to Lake City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration23h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 939.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lake City Bus Station via Nashville Bus Station and Tallahassee in around 23h 35m.

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