There are 6 ways to get from Jacksonville to Illinois 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 56m$114–378Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane JAX - ORD
5h 22m$69–338Bus
- 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$157–275Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
36h 35m$402–903Drive 977.4 mi
- Drive from Jacksonville to Chicagocar 977.4 mi
18h 35m$179–258Fly to Peoria International Airport
- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane JAX - PIA
7h 29m$88–434
Jacksonville to Illinois by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jacksonville to Illinois is to fly which costs $65 - $340 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Jacksonville to Illinois is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $110 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Jacksonville to Illinois 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 Illinois 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 Illinois is 882 miles. The road distance is 983.1 miles.
The best way to get from Jacksonville to Illinois without a car is to bus which takes 23h 40m and costs $150 - $280.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Jacksonville to Illinois, including transfers.
Jacksonville to Illinois bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Jacksonville station.
Jacksonville to Illinois train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jacksonville station.
The best way to get from Jacksonville to Illinois is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $110 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $280 and takes 23h 40m, you could also train, which costs $400 - $950 and takes 36h 35m.
What companies run services between Jacksonville, FL, USA and Illinois, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Delta 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
- aa.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–330
Flights from Jacksonville to Peoria International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Jacksonville to Peoria International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Jacksonville to Peoria International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
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
- $400–900
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Jacksonville to Illinois bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Illinois is 1h behind Jacksonville. It is currently 7:49 PM in Jacksonville and 6:49 PM in Illinois.
Jacksonville to Illinois train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jacksonville to Illinois is 983 miles. It takes approximately 18h 35m to drive from Jacksonville to Illinois.
Book your Jacksonville to Illinois bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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