What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Lake Placid?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Lake Placid is to bus which costs $190 - $370 and takes 29h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Lake Placid?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Lake Placid is to fly and drive which takes 5h 47m and costs $140 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Lake Placid?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Lake Placid. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Lake Placid via Atlanta Bus Station and Tampa Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Chicago and Lake Placid?

No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Lake Placid station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Sebring Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h.

How far is it from Chicago to Lake Placid?

The distance between Chicago and Lake Placid is 1205 miles. The road distance is 1186.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chicago to Lake Placid without a car is to bus which takes 29h 40m and costs $190 - $370.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Lake Placid?

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Chicago to Lake Placid, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Lake Placid bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chicago to Lake Placid train from?

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

Train or bus from Chicago to Lake Placid?

The best way to get from Chicago to Lake Placid is to bus which takes 29h 40m and costs $190 - $370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $650 - $1,400 and takes 43h.

Where does the Chicago to Lake Placid bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Chicago and Lake Placid?

Lake Placid is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 6:31 AM in Chicago and 7:31 AM in Lake Placid.

Where does the Chicago to Lake Placid train arrive?

Chicago to Lake Placid train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sebring Station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Lake Placid?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Lake Placid is 1187 miles. It takes approximately 21h 13m to drive from Chicago to Lake Placid.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chicago to Lake Placid?

Book your Chicago to Lake Placid bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lake Placid?

There are 58+ hotels available in Lake Placid.

Chicago to Lake Placid - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Lake Placid by plane, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or bus

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Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ft. Myers, drive
best
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane MDW - RSW
2. Drive from Ft-Myers-Airport-RSW to Lake Placidcar
5h 47m
$146–676
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ft. Myers, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane ORD - RSW
2. Drive from Ft-Myers-Airport-RSW to Lake Placidcar
6h 10m
$126–526
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Lake Placidbus
29h 40m
$196–370
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sebring Stationtrain Floridian
43h
$686–1,348
Drive 1,179.8 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Lake Placidcar 1,179.8 mi
21h 13m
$216–311
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Tampa, bus
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tampa (TPA)plane MDW - TPA
2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Lake Placidbus
9h 23m
$152–442
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to President Donald J. Trump International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI)plane ORD - PBI
2. Take the bus from West Palm Beach Bus Station to Lake Placidbus
9h 28m
$132–592

Chicago to Lake Placid by bus

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Distance: 1,198.4 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lake Placid via Atlanta Bus Station and Tampa Bus Station in around 29h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Sebring Station once daily. Tickets cost $600–1,300 and the journey takes 42h 40m.

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