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

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There are 6 ways to get from Lake City to Chicago by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Lake City Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane JAX - MDW
    6h 41m
    $132–424

  2. Bus to Valdosta, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lake City Bus Station to Valdostabus bus
    2. Fly from Valdosta (VLD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane VLD - MDW
    7h 33m
    $99–439

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lake City Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0630
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    22h 50m
    $142–278

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lake City Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus bus Greyhound US0760S
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    38h 8m
    $440–969

  5. Drive 954.5 mi

    1. Drive from Lake City to Chicagocar car 954.5 mi
    17h 13m
    $175–252

  6. Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lake City Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JAX - ORD
    7h 13m
    $192–524

Lake City to Chicago by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration22h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 938.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Lake City, FL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Lake City Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station in around 22h 50m.

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