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How to get fromIllinois to Clearwaterby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Illinois to Clearwater by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago Rockford International Airport to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)plane plane RFD - PIE
    3h 39m
    $123–502

  2. Fly Peoria International Airport to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport

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    1. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)plane plane PIA - PIE
    4h 41m
    $94–464

  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 Tampa Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2467
    28h 9m
    $178–293

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    41h 18m
    $527–1,107

  5. Drive  1,118.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Clearwatercar car 1,118.1 mi
    20h 43m
    $205–295

  6. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Tampa, line 300 bus, line 52 bus

    1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane MDW - TPA
    3. Take the bus from Tpa Rental Car Facility to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Dbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - A to Fort Harrison Ave S + Court Stbus bus
    6h 42m
    $108–411

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tampa, line 300 bus, line 52 bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane ORD - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tpa Rental Car Facility to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Dbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - A to Fort Harrison Ave S + Court Stbus bus
    7h 2m
    $158–441

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, line 18 bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane MDW - SRQ
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station - C to Park St Terminal - Platform - Dbus bus
    8h 40m
    $198–968

  9. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, line 18 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 Grand Central Station - C to Park St Terminal - Platform - Dbus bus
    9h 19m
    $148–718

Illinois to Clearwater by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration28h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$178Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,067.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Clearwater, FL, USA?

Allegiant Air flies from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Park St Terminal - Platform - B via Atlanta Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station, Marion Transit Parking Lot, and Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - A in around 28h 9m.

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