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How to get fromJacksonville to Chicagoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Jacksonville to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Albert J. Ellis Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAJ - MDW
    5h 32m
    $109–433

  2. Bus to Wilmington International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    2. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ILM - ORD
    5h 37m
    $83–357

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    27h 28m
    $162–335

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0652s
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    30h 5m
    $369–802

  5. Drive 891.2 mi

    1. Drive from Jacksonville to Chicagocar car 891.2 mi
    16h 8m
    $163–235

Jacksonville to Chicago by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration27h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 753.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Jacksonville, NC, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station via Raleigh Bus Station and Washington Union Station in around 27h 28m.

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