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How to get fromChicago to Lakelandby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Lakeland by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Orlando, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane MDW - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 29m
    $220–519

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Orlando, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane ORD - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 50m
    $90–639

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus bus
    28h 45m
    $185–353

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    39h 58m
    $550–1,200

  5. Drive 1,116.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Lakelandcar car 1,116.5 mi
    20h 8m
    $204–295

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane MDW - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    8h 57m
    $134–623

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane ORD - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    9h 26m
    $164–573

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Jacksonville, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane MDW - JAX
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 53m
    $180–751

Chicago to Lakeland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration39h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$550Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,062.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Park & Ride at Rose St. via Atlanta Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, and Winter Haven Terminal in around 28h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Lakeland Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,200 and the journey takes 39h 58m.

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