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How to get fromLakeland to Chicagoby bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Lakeland to Chicago by bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane TPA - MDW
    6h 24m

  2. Train to Orlando, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCO - ORD
    7h 8m
    $124–447

  3. Amtrak Thruway, bus

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    28h 27m

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    40h 20m
    $950–1,500

  5. Drive  1,115.2 mi

    1. Drive from Lakeland to Chicagocar car 1,115.2 mi
    20h 1m
    $204–294

  6. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane TPA - ORD
    6h 52m

  7. Train to Orlando, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCO - MDW
    6h 47m
    $219–507

  8. Amtrak Thruway to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SRQ - MDW
    8h 27m

  9. Amtrak Thruway to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SRQ - ORD
    9h

Tampa (TPA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,053.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Lakeland to Chicago Bus Station via Tampa Union Station, Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Tampa Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 28h 27m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $950–1,500 and the journey takes 40h 20m.

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