There are 5 ways to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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 to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane JAX - MDW
3h 1m$96–460Bus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2434 / ...
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
25h 50m$157–323Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
38h 13m$493–1,106Drive 972.3 mi
- Drive from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Chicagocar 972.3 mi
18h 25m$178–257Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane JAX - ORD
3h 33m$182–500
Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Chicago by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Chicago is to fly which costs $180 - $500 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $95 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Jia and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Jacksonville and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 13m.
The distance between Jacksonville Airport (JAX) and Chicago is 866 miles. The road distance is 977.9 miles.
The best way to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 25h 50m and costs $150 - $330.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Chicago, including transfers.
Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Jacksonville station.
Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jacksonville station.
The best way to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $95 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $330 and takes 25h 50m, you could also train, which costs $490 - $1,200 and takes 38h 13m.
What companies run services between Jacksonville Airport (JAX), USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and Frontier Airlines fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jia to Chicago Bus Station via JRTC Bay J, Jacksonville, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 25h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Chicago Midway International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Jacksonville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Jacksonville to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Jacksonville to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Chicago Midway International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $490–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Jacksonville Airport (JAX). It is currently 10:35 PM in Jacksonville Airport (JAX) and 9:35 PM in Chicago.
Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Chicago is 978 miles. It takes approximately 18h 25m to drive from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Chicago.
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