What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Placid to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Placid to Chicago is to bus which costs $180 - $380 and takes 29h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Placid to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Lake Placid to Chicago is to drive and fly which takes 5h and costs $120 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Placid and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Placid to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Lake Placid and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Tampa Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Lake Placid and Chicago?

No, there is no direct train from Lake Placid station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Sebring Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 55m.

How far is it from Lake Placid to Chicago?

The distance between Lake Placid and Chicago is 1206 miles. The road distance is 1188 miles.

How do I travel from Lake Placid to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Placid to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 29h 35m and costs $180 - $380.

How long does it take to get from Lake Placid to Chicago?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Lake Placid to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Placid to Chicago bus from?

Lake Placid to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lake Placid station.

Where do I catch the Lake Placid to Chicago train from?

Lake Placid to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sebring Station.

Train or bus from Lake Placid to Chicago?

The best way to get from Lake Placid to Chicago is to bus which takes 29h 35m and costs $180 - $380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $650 - $1,400 and takes 43h 55m.

Where does the Lake Placid to Chicago bus arrive?

Lake Placid to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tampa Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Lake Placid and Chicago?

Chicago is 1h behind Lake Placid. It is currently 7:07 AM in Lake Placid and 6:07 AM in Chicago.

Where does the Lake Placid to Chicago train arrive?

Lake Placid to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Lake Placid to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Placid to Chicago is 1188 miles. It takes approximately 21h 13m to drive from Lake Placid to Chicago.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lake Placid to Chicago?

Book your Lake Placid to Chicago bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1082+ hotels available in Chicago.

Lake Placid to Chicago - 6 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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

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Drive to Ft. Myers, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best
1. Drive from Lake Placid to Ft-Myers-Airport-RSWcar
2. Fly from Ft. Myers (RSW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane RSW - MDW
5h
$127–576
Drive to Ft. Myers, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest
1. Drive from Lake Placid to Ft-Myers-Airport-RSWcar
2. Fly from Ft. Myers (RSW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane RSW - ORD
5h 33m
$117–486
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lake Placid to Tampa Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
29h 35m
$187–373
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Sebring Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
43h 55m
$685–1,401
Drive 1,181.1 mi
1. Drive from Lake Placid to Chicagocar 1,181.1 mi
21h 13m
$216–312
Bus to Tampa, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Take the bus from Lake Placid to Tampa Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane TPA - MDW
8h 22m
$151–441

Lake Placid to Chicago by bus

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29h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,198.9 mi
Duration: 5h

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

You can take a bus from Lake Placid to Chicago Bus Station via Tampa Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 29h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Sebring Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $600–1,300 and the journey takes 43h 35m.

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