There are 6 ways to get from Illinois to Sarasota by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, 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 from Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane MDW - SRQ
4h 34m$172–807Fly from Peoria International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane PIA - SRQ
4h 15m$131–653Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to University of South Floridabus
- Take the bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Stationbus
26h 48m$202–366Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2421
43h 56m$599–1,192Drive 1,172.7 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Sarasotacar 1,172.7 mi
20h 48m$214–310Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane ORD - SRQ
5h 8m$132–657
Illinois to Sarasota by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Sarasota is to bus which costs $200 - $370 and takes 26h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Illinois to Sarasota is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $130 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Illinois station to Sarasota. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Fruitville Rd @ Gillespie Ave via Atlanta Bus Station, University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr and Fruitville Rd @ N Cattlemen Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 48m.
The distance between Illinois and Sarasota is 1062 miles. The road distance is 1179.6 miles.
The best way to get from Illinois to Sarasota without a car is to bus which takes 26h 48m and costs $200 - $370.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Illinois to Sarasota, including transfers.
Illinois to Sarasota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Illinois to Sarasota is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $170 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $370 and takes 26h 48m.
Illinois to Sarasota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Sarasota is 1h ahead of Illinois. It is currently 9:18 AM in Illinois and 10:18 AM in Sarasota.
What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Fruitville Rd @ Gillespie Ave via Atlanta Bus Station, University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr, Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station, and Fruitville Rd @ N Cattlemen Rd in around 26h 48m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $160–230
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $160–230
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $24–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to University of South Florida
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–28
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
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