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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Sarasota by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, 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 Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane MDW - SRQ
    4h 34m
    $162–757

  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane ORD - SRQ
    5h 8m
    $122–607

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    29h 52m
    $200–380

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2421
    43h 51m
    $608–1,190

  5. Drive 1,172.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Sarasotacar car 1,172.7 mi
    20h 48m
    $214–310

Chicago to Sarasota by bus

Calendar27Weekly Buses
Duration29h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,055.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

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

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson Ave via Atlanta Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 29h 52m.

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