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How to get fromMiami to Lake Michiganby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Fly Miami International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MIA - MKE
    4h 38m
    $130–650

  2. Fly Miami International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MIA - MDW
    4h 45m
    $112–365

  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
    30h 29m
    $221–383

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    46h 55m
    $1,132–1,738

  5. Drive  1,328.7 mi

    1. Drive from Miami to Chicagocar car 1,328.7 mi
    23h 17m
    $243–351

  6. Fly Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MIA - ORD
    5h 18m
    $172–755

  7. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane FLL - MDW
    5h 31m
    $155–380

  8. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FLL - ORD
    5h 56m
    $165–420

Miami to Lake Michigan by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration30h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$221Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,262.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Miami Airport Station to Congress Plaza & Michigan via Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Jefferson & Harrison in around 30h 29m.

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