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How to get fromChicago to Palatkaby plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Palatka by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Jacksonville, line 4 bus, train

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane ORD - JAX
    2. Take the bus from JRTC Bay H to Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Jacksonville to Palatka Stationtrain train
    8h 33m
    $98–486

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus bus
    3. Take the train from Jacksonville to Palatka Stationtrain train
    26h 34m
    $177–310

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Palatka Stationtrain train Floridian
    36h 19m
    $390–950

  4. Drive  1,029.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Palatkacar car 1,029.2 mi
    18h 45m
    $188–272

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Jacksonville, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane MDW - JAX
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Palatka Stationtrain train
    8h 22m
    $188–646

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Orlando, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane MDW - MCO
    2. Take the train from Orlando to Palatka Stationtrain train
    8h 18m
    $218–545

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Orlando, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane ORD - MCO
    2. Take the train from Orlando to Palatka Stationtrain train
    8h 36m
    $98–465

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Savannah, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Savannah (SAV)plane plane MDW - SAV
    2. Take the train from Savannah Station to Palatka Stationtrain train
    8h 58m
    $232–975

  9. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Savannah, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Savannah (SAV)plane plane ORD - SAV
    2. Take the train from Savannah Station to Palatka Stationtrain train
    9h 16m
    $192–775

  10. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Tampa, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane MDW - TPA
    2. Take the train from Tampa to Palatka Stationtrain train
    10h 16m
    $154–521

Chicago to Palatka by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration26h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$177Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 965.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Palatka, FL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Palatka Station once daily. Tickets cost $390–950 and the journey takes 36h 19m.

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