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

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

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane ORD - MIA
    5h 59m
    $194–684

  2. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Miami International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane MDW - MIA
    5h 51m
    $144–634

  3. Bus via Miami, Airport Intermodal Station

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Miami Airport Stationbus bus FlixBus N2401
    31h 45m
    $213–368

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Hollywood Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    46h 53m
    $1,148–1,757

  5. Drive  1,316.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Miami Gardenscar car 1,316.1 mi
    23h 3m
    $241–347

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane MDW - FLL
    5h 47m
    $174–404

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane ORD - FLL
    6h 10m
    $184–444

  8. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Hollywood Sheridan Trirail Stationbus bus Greyhound US0630
    34h 31m
    $249–381

Chicago to Miami Gardens by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration31h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$213Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,232.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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 Nw 22 Av & Nw 183 St via Atlanta Bus Station, Miami, Airport Intermodal Station, Miami Airport Station, Earlington Hts.Stat.Rail Southbound, and Earlington Heights Metrorail Station in around 31h 45m.

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