What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Miami?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Miami is to drive which costs $110 - $160 and takes 10h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Miami?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Miami is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 18m and costs $95 - $380.

How far is it from Chicago to Miami?

The distance between Chicago and Miami is 539 miles. The road distance is 608.2 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Miami without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Miami without a car is to train and bus and taxi via St. Louis which takes 11h 54m and costs $160 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Miami?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Chicago to Miami, including transfers.

Can I drive from Chicago to Miami?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Miami is 608 miles. It takes approximately 10h 1m to drive from Chicago to Miami.

Where can I stay near Miami?

There are 16+ hotels available in Miami.

Chicago to Miami - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Miami by plane, taxi, train, bus, 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 to Joplin Regional Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane ORD - JLN
2. Take the taxi from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Miamitaxi
4h 18m
$98–380
Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane ORD - XNA
2. Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Miamicar
5h 12m
$96–465
Train, bus, taxi via St. Louis
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus
3. Take the taxi from Joplin Bus Station to Miamitaxi
11h 54m
$167–314
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus
3. Take the taxi from Joplin to Miamitaxi
12h 7m
$212–390
Drive 604.6 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Miamicar 604.6 mi
10h 1m
$111–160
Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus, taxi
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane ORD - SGF
2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus
3. Take the taxi from Joplin Bus Station to Miamitaxi
6h 35m
$114–407
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus
3. Take the taxi from Joplin Bus Station to Miamitaxi
13h 3m
$127–214

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) flights

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1h 49mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Chicago to Miami.

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Distance: 535.7 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Miami, OK, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Miami. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN), then take the taxi to Miami. Alternatively, you can take the train to St. Louis, walk to St Louis Bus Station, take the bus to Joplin Bus Station, then take the taxi to Miami.

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