There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Miami Beach 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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane ORD - MIA
5h 51m$156–758Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Miami International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane MDW - MIA
5h 32m$126–608Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Miami Airport Stationbus FlixBus N2401
31h 27m$213–410Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Miami Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
47h 57m$679–1,334Drive 1,332.3 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Miami Beachcar 1,332.3 mi
23h 22m$244–352Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane MDW - FLL
5h 47m$162–675Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane ORD - FLL
6h 13m$232–625
Chicago to Miami Beach by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Miami Beach is to bus which costs $210 - $410 and takes 31h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Miami Beach is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $120 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Miami Beach. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Collins Av & 18 St via Atlanta Bus Station and Miami Airport Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Miami Beach station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Miami Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 57m.
The distance between Chicago and Miami Beach is 1237 miles. The road distance is 1340.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Miami Beach without a car is to bus which takes 31h 27m and costs $210 - $410.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Chicago to Miami Beach, including transfers.
Chicago to Miami Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Miami Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Miami Beach is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $150 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $410 and takes 31h 27m, you could also train, which costs $650 - $1,400 and takes 47h 57m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Miami Beach, FL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Miami International Airport (MIA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Collins Av & 18 St via Atlanta Bus Station and Miami Airport Station in around 31h 27m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport via Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport via Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Miami Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $650–1,400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Miami Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Miami Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–180
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Miami Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Miami Beach is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 7:54 PM in Chicago and 8:54 PM in Miami Beach.
Chicago to Miami Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Miami Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Miami Beach is 1340 miles. It takes approximately 23h 22m to drive from Chicago to Miami Beach.
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