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How to get fromChicago to Plant Cityby subway, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Plant City by subway, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Tampa, line 30 bus, bus

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    1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane MDW - TPA
    3. Take the bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Marion Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Plant Citybus bus
    6h 47m
    $108–413

  2. 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 Tampa Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2467
    27h
    $163–306

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    40h 12m
    $542–1,127

  4. Drive 1,112.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Plant Citycar car 1,112.3 mi
    20h 4m
    $203–294

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tampa, line 30 bus, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane ORD - TPA
    2. Take the bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Marion Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Plant Citybus bus
    7h 16m
    $158–563

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane MDW - SRQ
    2. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 33m
    $196–930

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane ORD - SRQ
    2. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 7m
    $146–680

Chicago to Plant City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration27hAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,041.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Plant City via Atlanta Bus Station and Tampa Bus Station in around 27h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Lakeland Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $470–1,100 and the journey takes 39h 58m.

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