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How to get fromChicago to Palm Beachby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Palm Beach by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane MDW - FLL
    2. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale to West Palm Beachtrain train
    6h 47m
    $176–435

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane ORD - MCO
    2. Take the train from Orlando to West Palm Beachtrain train
    8h
    $122–552

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to West Palm Beach Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0630
    32h 33m
    $206–341

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to West Palm Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    45h 13m
    $516–1,254

  5. Drive  1,263.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Palm Beachcar car 1,263.9 mi
    22h 13m
    $231–334

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane ORD - FLL
    2. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale to West Palm Beachtrain train
    7h 11m
    $186–475

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane ORD - MIA
    2. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to West Palm Beach Stationtrain train
    7h 39m
    $180–668

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Miami International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane MDW - MIA
    2. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to West Palm Beach Stationtrain train
    7h 30m
    $130–618

  9. 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 West Palm Beachtrain train
    7h 41m
    $242–642

Chicago to Palm Beach by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration32h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$206Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,228.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to QUADRILLE BLVD at OKEECHOBEE BLVD E via Atlanta Bus Station, West Palm Beach Bus Station, and WPB ITC at TRI RAIL in around 32h 33m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to West Palm Beach Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $500–1,300 and the journey takes 44h 51m.

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