There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Punta Gorda by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), 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 Chicago Midway International Airport to Ft. Myers, taxi
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane MDW - RSW
- Take the taxi from Ft-Myers-Airport-RSW to Punta Gordataxi
4h 57m$252–845Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Punta Gorda Airport
cheapest- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)plane MDW - PGD
4h 26m$120–614Bus, Amtrak Thruway
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Port Charlottebus
30h 34m$224–354Train, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Port Charlottebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
44h 53m$481–1,100Drive 1,201.2 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Punta Gordacar 1,201.2 mi
21h 50m$220–317Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ft. Myers, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane ORD - RSW
- Take the taxi from Ft-Myers-Airport-RSW to Punta Gordataxi
5h 20m$212–645Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, Amtrak Thruway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane MDW - SRQ
- Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Port Charlottebus
7h 20m$218–1,041Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, Amtrak Thruway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane ORD - SRQ
- Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Port Charlottebus
7h 57m$168–741
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ft. Myers (RSW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Punta Gorda is to drive which costs $210 - $320 and takes 21h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Punta Gorda is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $120 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Punta Gorda. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Port Charlotte via Atlanta Bus Station, Marion Transit Center and Tampa Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 34m.
The distance between Chicago and Punta Gorda is 1164 miles. The road distance is 1208.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Punta Gorda without a car is to bus and Amtrak Thruway which takes 30h 34m and costs $220 - $360.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Chicago to Punta Gorda, including transfers.
Chicago to Punta Gorda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Punta Gorda is to bus and Amtrak Thruway which takes 30h 34m and costs $220 - $360. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $650 and takes 4h 26m.
Chicago to Punta Gorda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Punta Gorda is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 10:01 AM in Chicago and 11:01 AM in Punta Gorda.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Punta Gorda, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Punta Gorda via Atlanta Bus Station, Marion Transit Center, Nebraska Av @ Twiggs St, Tampa Union Station, and Port Charlotte in around 30h 34m. Alternatively, Allegiant Air flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) twice a week.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ft. Myers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ft. Myers via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ft. Myers via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ft. Myers via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $440–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
EJ Taxi
CT TAXI Transportation LLC
- Phone
- +1 239-218-9590
Gulf Coast Car Service
- Phone
- +1 941-391-8800
- Website
- gulfcoastcarservice.com
Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 239-472-4888
- Website
- islandtaxi.com
EJ Taxi
CT TAXI Transportation LLC
- Phone
- +1 239-218-9590
Gulf Coast Car Service
- Phone
- +1 941-391-8800
- Website
- gulfcoastcarservice.com
Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 239-472-4888
- Website
- islandtaxi.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Punta Gorda is 1208 miles. It takes approximately 21h 50m to drive from Chicago to Punta Gorda.
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