There are 5 ways to get from Jacksonville 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
4h 57m$99–478Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane JAX - ORD
5h 29m$84–408Bus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2434 / ...
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
23h 40m$169–321Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
36h 35m$502–1,103Drive 978.8 mi
- Drive from Jacksonville to Chicagocar 978.8 mi
18h 35m$179–258
Jacksonville to Chicago by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jacksonville to Chicago is to bus which costs $160 - $330 and takes 23h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Jacksonville to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $95 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Jacksonville to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Jacksonville to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 35m.
The distance between Jacksonville and Chicago is 882 miles. The road distance is 984.6 miles.
The best way to get from Jacksonville to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 23h 40m and costs $160 - $330.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Jacksonville to Chicago, including transfers.
Jacksonville to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Jacksonville station.
Jacksonville to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jacksonville station.
The best way to get from Jacksonville to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $95 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $330 and takes 23h 40m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $1,100 and takes 36h 35m.
What companies run services between Jacksonville, FL, 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 Jacksonville to Chicago Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station in around 23h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Jacksonville to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Jacksonville to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Chicago Midway International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Jacksonville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Chicago Midway International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Jacksonville to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Jacksonville. It is currently 9:21 AM in Jacksonville and 8:21 AM in Chicago.
Jacksonville to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jacksonville to Chicago is 985 miles. It takes approximately 18h 35m to drive from Jacksonville to Chicago.
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