There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Miami Gardens by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, 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 Midway International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane MDW - FLL
5h 35m$154–380Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to President Donald J. Trump International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI)plane ORD - PBI
- Take the train from West Palm Beach Station to Golden Glades Stationtrain
7h 59m$110–497Bus 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 45m$213–446Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Hollywood Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
46h 47m$546–1,203Drive 1,316.1 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Miami Gardenscar 1,316.1 mi
23h 3m$241–347Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane ORD - MIA
6h$174–710Fly 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 3m$184–480Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane MDW - MIA
5h 34m$134–660Bus (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 25m$217–435
Chicago to Miami Gardens by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Miami Gardens is to fly which costs $150 - $380 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Miami Gardens is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $130 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Miami Gardens. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Nw 22 Av & Nw 183 St via Atlanta Bus Station and Earlington Heights Metrorail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 45m.
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 47m.
The distance between Chicago and Miami Gardens is 1201 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 45m and costs $210 - $450.
It takes approximately 5h 35m 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 35m and costs $150 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus via Miami, Airport Intermodal Station, which costs $210 - $450 and takes 31h 45m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 46h 47m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Miami Gardens, FL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) 3 times a day. 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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport via Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport via Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to President Donald J. Trump International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to President Donald J. Trump International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $500–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Miami Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Train Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Hollywood Sheridan Trirail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
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 1:36 PM in Chicago and 2:36 PM 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 8207+ hotels available in Miami Gardens.





