There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Miami Gardens by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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 58m$194–524Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane ORD - FLL
6h 5m$124–374Bus via Miami, Airport Intermodal Station
- 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 58m$233–411Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Hollywood Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
46h 53m$1,140–1,745Drive 1,316.1 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Miami Gardenscar 1,316.1 mi
23h 3m$225–325Fly 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 42m$174–404Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane MDW - MIA
5h 41m$144–634Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Hollywood Sheridan Trirail Stationbus Greyhound US0630
34h 31m$274–414
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Miami International Airport (MIA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Miami Gardens is to fly which costs $170 - $410 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Miami Gardens is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Miami Gardens. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Miami Golden Glades via Atlanta Bus Station and Miami Airport Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Miami Gardens station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Golden Glades Station via Hollywood Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 53m.
The distance between Chicago and Miami Gardens is 1240 miles. The road distance is 1323.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Miami Gardens without a car is to bus via Miami, Airport Intermodal Station which takes 31h 58m and costs $230 - $420.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Chicago to Miami Gardens, including transfers.
Chicago to Miami Gardens bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Miami Gardens train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Miami Gardens is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $190 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Miami, Airport Intermodal Station, which costs $230 - $420 and takes 31h 58m, you could also train, which costs $1,100 - $1,800 and takes 46h 53m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Miami Gardens, 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 Miami Gardens via Atlanta Bus Station, Miami Airport Station, and Miami Golden Glades in around 31h 58m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–350
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport via Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–350
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport via Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–350
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–350
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Louisville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Knoxville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Hollywood Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,100–1,800
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Miami Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Train Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Hollywood Sheridan Trirail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Miami Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Miami Gardens bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Miami Gardens is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 1:15 AM in Chicago and 2:15 AM in Miami Gardens.
Chicago to Miami Gardens train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Hollywood Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Miami Gardens is 1324 miles. It takes approximately 23h 3m to drive from Chicago to Miami Gardens.
There are 8232+ hotels available in Miami Gardens.