There are 7 ways to get from Miami Airport (MIA) to Chicago by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MIA - ORD
4h 15m$165–722Fly Miami International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MIA - MDW
3h 46m$99–437Bus to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Miami Airport to Fort Lauderdale Airportbus
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane FLL - MDW
5h 11m$109–477Bus
- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2401
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
31h 8m$210–410Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Hollywood Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
2d$653–1,406Bus to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Miami Airport to Fort Lauderdale Airportbus
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FLL - ORD
5h 43m$189–617Drive 1,330.8 mi
- Drive from Miami Airport (MIA) to Chicagocar 1,330.8 mi
23h 25m$243–351
Miami Airport (MIA) to Chicago by tram and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Miami Airport (MIA) to Chicago is to fly which costs $95 - $440 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Miami Airport (MIA) to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $95 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Miami Airport (MIA) station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Miami Airport Station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Miami Airport (MIA) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Miami International Airport and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Miami Airport Station and Hollywood Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
The distance between Miami Airport (MIA) and Chicago is 1224 miles. The road distance is 1338.6 miles.
The best way to get from Miami Airport (MIA) to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 31h 8m and costs $210 - $410.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Miami Airport (MIA) to Chicago, including transfers.
Miami Airport (MIA) to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Miami Airport Station.
Miami Airport (MIA) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Hollywood Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Miami Airport (MIA) to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $160 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $410 and takes 31h 8m, you could also train, which costs $650 - $1,500 and takes 2 days 0h.
What companies run services between Miami Airport (MIA), USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Miami International Airport to Chicago Bus Station via Miami, Airport Intermodal Station, Miami Airport Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 31h 8m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–370
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–380
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $80–370
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–390
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–370
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–390
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–390
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Knoxville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $100–460
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Hollywood Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $650–1,400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from Miami Airport to Fort Lauderdale Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
Bus from Miami Airport to Fort Lauderdale Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–200
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Miami Airport (MIA) to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Miami Airport (MIA). It is currently 10:42 PM in Miami Airport (MIA) and 9:42 PM in Chicago.
Miami Airport (MIA) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Miami Airport (MIA) to Chicago is 1339 miles. It takes approximately 23h 25m to drive from Miami Airport (MIA) to Chicago.
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