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How to get fromChicago to Tampa Bay areaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Tampa Bay area by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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 Tampa (TPA)plane plane MDW - TPA
    4h 29m
    $172–670

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2512 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to University of South Floridabus bus FlixBus N2467
    23h 35m
    $211–379

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    41h
    $617–1,225

  4. Drive 1,121.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Tampa Bay areacar car 1,121.7 mi
    19h 52m
    $205–296

  5. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane ORD - TPA
    4h 58m
    $212–620

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tampa (TPA) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration2h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,027.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

Southwest Airlines and Delta 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 Bay area via Atlanta Bus Station and University of South Florida in around 23h 35m.

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