There are 4 ways to get from Daytona Beach to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DAB - MDW
5h 23m$127–584Bus
- Take the bus from Daytona Beach Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2434
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
26h 5m$186–344Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Deland to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
41h 6m$504–1,104Drive 1,067.4 mi
- Drive from Daytona Beach to Chicagocar 1,067.4 mi
20h 8m$195–282
Daytona Beach to Chicago by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Daytona Beach to Chicago is to bus which costs $180 - $350 and takes 26h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Daytona Beach to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Daytona Beach station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Daytona Beach Bus Station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Daytona Beach to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Deland and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 6m.
The distance between Daytona Beach and Chicago is 964 miles. The road distance is 1073.6 miles.
The best way to get from Daytona Beach to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 26h 5m and costs $180 - $350.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Daytona Beach to Chicago, including transfers.
Daytona Beach to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Daytona Beach Bus Station.
Daytona Beach to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Deland station.
The best way to get from Daytona Beach to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $350 and takes 26h 5m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $1,100 and takes 41h 6m.
What companies run services between Daytona Beach, FL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Daytona Beach Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station in around 26h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Daytona Beach International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Daytona Beach International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Hartford
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,500
Flights from Daytona Beach International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Daytona Beach International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Deland to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Daytona Beach Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Daytona Beach to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Daytona Beach. It is currently 10:20 AM in Daytona Beach and 9:20 AM in Chicago.
Daytona Beach to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Daytona Beach to Chicago is 1074 miles. It takes approximately 20h 8m to drive from Daytona Beach to Chicago.
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