There are 6 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 from General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane MKE - MIA
3h 15m$134–624Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane MDW - MIA
4h 37m$122–605Bus
- 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$212–392Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Miami Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
47h 41m$1,102–1,805Drive 1,327.5 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Miamicar 1,327.5 mi
23h 16m$243–350Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane ORD - MIA
4h 55m$172–755
Lake Michigan to Miami by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lake Michigan to Miami is to fly which costs $170 - $800 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Michigan to Miami is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $130 - $650.
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 to Miami station. However, there are services departing from Adams/Wabash and arriving at Miami Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 41m.
The distance between Lake Michigan and Miami is 1270 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 $210 - $400.
It takes approximately 3h 15m 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 3h 15m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $400 and takes 31h 46m, you could also train, which costs $1,100 - $1,800 and takes 47h 41m.
What companies run services between Lake Michigan, MI, USA and Miami, FL, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Miami International Airport (MIA) 5 times a day. 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 General Mitchell International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport via Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport via Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–380
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Miami International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Miami International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Miami International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Miami International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Miami International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
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
- $1,100–1,800
- 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
- $130–200
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Miami Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Miami Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
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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