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

The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Ocala is to bus which costs $180 - $360 and takes 28h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Illinois to Ocala is to fly and drive which takes 4h 26m and costs $130 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Illinois and Ocala?

No, there is no direct bus from Illinois station to Ocala. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via Atlanta Bus Station, JRTC Bay H and Jacksonville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 11m.

How far is it from Illinois to Ocala?

The distance between Illinois and Ocala is 1098 miles. The road distance is 1035.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Illinois to Ocala without a car is to bus which takes 28h 11m and costs $180 - $360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Illinois to Ocala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Illinois to Ocala bus from?

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

Where does the Illinois to Ocala bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Illinois and Ocala?

Ocala is 1h ahead of Illinois. It is currently 9:55 AM in Illinois and 10:55 AM in Ocala.

Can I drive from Illinois to Ocala?

Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Ocala is 1036 miles. It takes approximately 18h 27m to drive from Illinois to Ocala.

Where can I stay near Ocala?

There are 200+ hotels available in Ocala.

Illinois to Ocala - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Illinois to Ocala by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Orlando, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Orlando (MCO)plane MDW - MCO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle
6h 34m
$262–555
Fly Chicago Rockford International Airport to Orlando Sanford, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane RFD - SFB
2. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Ocalacar
4h 26m
$133–509
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus
28h 11m
$183–356
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
38h 32m
$473–1,008
Drive 1,029.8 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Ocalacar 1,029.8 mi
18h 27m
$188–272
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Orlando, shuttle
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Orlando (MCO)plane ORD - MCO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle
7h 1m
$142–545
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 Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus
9h 59m
$194–611
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 Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus
10h 26m
$214–561

Illinois to Ocala by bus

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28h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,091.8 mi
Duration: 6h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via Atlanta Bus Station, Jacksonville, JRTC Bay H, Amtrak Station, and Jacksonville in around 28h 11m.

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