There are 7 ways to get from Lake Michigan to Miami by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane ORD - MIA
5h 3m$172–705Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Miami International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane MDW - MIA
4h 37m$132–655Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Miami Airport Stationbus FlixBus N2401
31h 46m$198–392Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Miami Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
47h 36m$552–1,302Drive 1,327.5 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Miamicar 1,327.5 mi
23h 16m$243–350Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane MDW - FLL
5h 42m$156–381Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane ORD - FLL
6h 11m$186–481
Lake Michigan to Miami by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Michigan to Miami is to fly which costs $150 - $390 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Michigan to Miami is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $130 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Michigan to Miami station. However, there are services departing from Michigan & Washington and arriving at Miami Airport Station via Chicago Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Michigan station to Miami station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Miami Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 36m.
The distance between Lake Michigan and Miami is 1225 miles. The road distance is 1335.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Michigan to Miami without a car is to bus which takes 31h 46m and costs $190 - $400.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Lake Michigan to Miami, including transfers.
Lake Michigan to Miami bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Lake Michigan to Miami train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Lake Michigan to Miami is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $170 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $400 and takes 31h 46m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $1,300 and takes 47h 36m.
What companies run services between Lake Michigan, MI, USA and Miami, FL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Miami International Airport (MIA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Michigan & Washington to Miami Airport Station via Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 31h 46m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport via Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport via Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Miami Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Miami Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Lake Michigan to Miami bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Lake Michigan to Miami train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Miami Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Michigan to Miami is 1335 miles. It takes approximately 23h 16m to drive from Lake Michigan to Miami.
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