There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Orlando by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Orlando (MCO)plane MDW - MCO
4h 26m$204–487Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Orlando (MCO)plane ORD - MCO
4h 48m$74–607Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2401 / ...
24h 50m$175–337Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Orlandotrain Floridian
38h 25m$550–1,200Drive 1,105.3 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Orlandocar 1,105.3 mi
19h 38m$202–292Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Orlando (MCO)plane MKE - MCO
6h 5m$202–671
Chicago to Orlando by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Orlando is to fly which costs $70 - $650 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Orlando is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $200 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Orlando station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Orlando Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Orlando. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38h 25m.
The distance between Chicago and Orlando is 1014 miles. The road distance is 1111.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Orlando without a car is to bus which takes 24h 50m and costs $170 - $340.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Chicago to Orlando, including transfers.
Chicago to Orlando bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Orlando train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Orlando is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $200 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $340 and takes 24h 50m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $1,200 and takes 38h 25m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Orlando, FL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Orlando (MCO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station in around 24h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Orlando via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Orlando via Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Orlando via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Orlando via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Orlando via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–270
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Orlando via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- 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 Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- 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 Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Orlando bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Orlando is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 2:33 PM in Chicago and 3:33 PM in Orlando.
Chicago to Orlando train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Orlando station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Orlando is 1112 miles. It takes approximately 19h 38m to drive from Chicago to Orlando.
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