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How to get fromChicago to Saint Simons Islandby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Saint Simons Island by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK)plane plane MDW - BQK
    6h 22m
    $142–605

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hilton Head Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane plane ORD - HHH
    2. Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Saint Simons Islandcar car
    6h 27m
    $84–380

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Brunswickbus bus FlixBus 2434
    22h 43m
    $220–336

  4. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Savannah Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Savannah Station to Jesup Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Jesup Station to Saint Simons Islandtaxi taxi
    34h 34m
    $917–1,382

  5. Drive  941.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Saint Simons Islandcar car 941.8 mi
    17h 56m
    $172–249

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Savannah, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Savannah (SAV)plane plane MDW - SAV
    2. Drive from Savannah (SAV) to Saint Simons Islandcar car
    5h 12m
    $176–927

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Savannah, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Savannah (SAV)plane plane ORD - SAV
    2. Drive from Savannah (SAV) to Saint Simons Islandcar car
    5h 35m
    $116–627

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane MDW - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Brunswickbus bus
    8h 6m
    $172–730

  9. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane ORD - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Brunswickbus bus
    8h 28m
    $128–490

  10. Bus via Chicago Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Brunswickbus bus FlixBus 2434
    22h 53m
    $204–336

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 831.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Saint Simons Island, GA, USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Train Station to Saint Simons Island via Atlanta Bus Station and Brunswick in around 22h 43m.

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