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How to get fromDes Plaines to Miamiby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Des Plaines to Miami by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane ORD - MIA
    4h 22m
    $160–750

  2. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Miami International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane MDW - MIA
    5h 43m
    $136–610

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Miami Airport Stationbus bus FlixBus N2401
    33h 36m
    $215–436

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Miami Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2d
    $657–1,408

  5. Drive 1,346.7 mi

    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Miamicar car 1,346.7 mi
    23h 40m
    $246–355

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane ORD - FLL
    5h 35m
    $213–606

  7. Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane MDW - FLL
    4. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Airport Station to Metrorail Transfer Stationtrain train
    6h 48m
    $139–666

Des Plaines to Miami by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration33h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$215Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,203.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Miami, FL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Miami International Airport (MIA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Busse Hwy & Mason Ln to Miami Airport Station via Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 33h 36m.

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