What is the cheapest way to get from Illinois to Gainesville?

The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Gainesville is to fly and bus which costs $120 - $440 and takes 8h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Illinois to Gainesville?

The fastest way to get from Illinois to Gainesville is to fly which takes 6h 54m and costs $140 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Illinois and Gainesville?

No, there is no direct bus from Illinois station to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Gainesville via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 15m.

How far is it from Illinois to Gainesville?

The distance between Illinois and Gainesville is 914 miles. The road distance is 1002.3 miles.

How do I travel from Illinois to Gainesville without a car?

The best way to get from Illinois to Gainesville without a car is to bus which takes 22h 15m and costs $160 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Illinois to Gainesville?

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Illinois to Gainesville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Illinois to Gainesville bus from?

Illinois to Gainesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Illinois to Gainesville?

The best way to get from Illinois to Gainesville is to fly which takes 6h 54m and costs $140 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $260 and takes 22h 15m.

Where does the Illinois to Gainesville bus arrive?

Illinois to Gainesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Illinois and Gainesville?

Gainesville is 1h ahead of Illinois. It is currently 7:19 AM in Illinois and 8:19 AM in Gainesville.

Can I drive from Illinois to Gainesville?

Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Gainesville is 1002 miles. It takes approximately 18h to drive from Illinois to Gainesville.

How do I get a bus ticket from Illinois to Gainesville?

Book your Illinois to Gainesville bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gainesville?

There are 272+ hotels available in Gainesville.

Illinois to Gainesville - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Illinois to Gainesville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane MDW - GNV
6h 54m
$144–497
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane ORD - GNV
7h 13m
$80–397
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus FlixBus N2401 / ...
22h 15m
$160–253
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus FlixBus 2431
38h 15m
$423–921
Drive 996.5 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Gainesvillecar 996.5 mi
18h
$182–263
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Jacksonville, bus
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane MDW - JAX
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
7h 57m
$174–574
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Jacksonville, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane ORD - JAX
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
8h 27m
$98–454
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Orlando, bus
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Orlando (MCO)plane MDW - MCO
2. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus
7h 48m
$224–527
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Orlando, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Orlando (MCO)plane ORD - MCO
2. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus
8h 18m
$104–457
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Tampa, bus
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tampa (TPA)plane MDW - TPA
2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus
8h 22m
$124–437
Bus via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Chicago to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2512
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus FlixBus N2401 / ...
22h 44m
$162–270
Bus via North Walmart Supercenter (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesville Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0630
25h 3m
$165–265

Illinois to Gainesville by bus

34Weekly Buses

22h 15mAverage Duration

$160Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Illinois to Gainesville.

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Distance: 908.4 mi
Duration: 6h 54m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gainesville via Atlanta Bus Station in around 22h 15m.

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