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How to get fromIllinois to Sarasotaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Illinois to Sarasota by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane MDW - SRQ
    4h 25m
    $192–1,007

  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane ORD - SRQ
    5h 3m
    $142–707

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    28h 59m
    $184–303

  4. Train, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    44h 26m
    $456–1,047

  5. Drive  1,171.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Sarasotacar car 1,171.3 mi
    20h 48m
    $214–309

  6. Fly from Peoria International Airport

    1. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane PIA - SRQ
    4h 4m
    $151–803

Illinois to Sarasota by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration28h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,055.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ringling Blvd @ East Ave via Atlanta Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 28h 59m.

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