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How to get fromMiami to Great Lakesby plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Miami to Great Lakes by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MIA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    7h 11m
    $167–762

  2. Fly Miami International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MIA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    6h 48m
    $102–452

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2401
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    33h 46m
    $224–420

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train Up-N
    2d
    $670–1,361

  5. Drive 1,365.6 mi

    1. Drive from Miami to Great Lakescar car 1,365.6 mi
    24h 1m
    $250–360

  6. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane FLL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    7h 29m
    $110–477

  7. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FLL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    7h 55m
    $190–617

  8. Train to President Donald J. Trump International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Metrorail Transfer Station to West Palm Beach Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PBI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    9h 47m
    $109–474

Miami to Great Lakes by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration33h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$224Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,243.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Great Lakes, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Miami Airport Station to Great Lakes via Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Ida B Wells Drive & Wabash, Rogers & Paulina, Howard CTA Station, Highland Park Metra Station, and Highland Park in around 33h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Miami Amtrak Station to Great Lakes via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 2d.

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