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

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

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Tampa

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane MDW - TPA
    5h 21m
    $124–607

  2. 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 Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    27h 25m
    $188–362

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    40h 47m
    $550–1,200

  4. Drive 1,123.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Tampacar car 1,123.6 mi
    19h 56m
    $206–297

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tampa

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane ORD - TPA
    5h 49m
    $154–557

  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
    7h 38m
    $172–773

  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
    8h 12m
    $132–623

Chicago to Tampa by bus

Calendar40Weekly Buses
Duration27h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,016.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and Frontier Airlines fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tampa (TPA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station and Orlando Bus Station in around 27h 25m.

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