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How to get fromChicago to Sanibelby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Sanibel by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane MDW - RSW
    4h 51m
    $212–740

  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane ORD - RSW
    5h 15m
    $182–640

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    31h 26m
    $235–407

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Tampa to Fort Myers Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Fort Myers Amtrak Bus Stop to Sanibeltaxi taxi
    45h 59m
    $643–1,285

  5. Drive 1,242.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Sanibelcar car 1,242.9 mi
    22h 53m
    $227–328

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ft. Myers (RSW) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,143.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ft. Myers (RSW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Sanibel via Atlanta Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station, Rosa Parks Transportation Ctr, and Cape Coral Transfer Center in around 31h 26m.

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