There are 8 ways to get from Miami to Lake Michigan by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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
5h 5m$172–705Train to President Donald J. Trump International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Metrorail Transfer Station to West Palm Beach Stationtrain
- Fly from President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PBI - ORD
8h 39m$94–437Bus
- 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
30h 44m$204–349Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
46h 52m$509–1,198Drive 1,328.7 mi
- Drive from Miami to Chicagocar 1,328.7 mi
23h 17m$243–351Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane FLL - MDW
5h 26m$155–380Fly Miami International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MIA - MDW
4h 40m$97–465Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FLL - ORD
5h 58m$165–480
Miami to Lake Michigan by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Miami to Lake Michigan is to fly which costs $150 - $380 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Miami to Lake Michigan is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $95 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Miami station to Lake Michigan. However, there are services departing from Miami Airport Station and arriving at Congress Plaza & Michigan via Atlanta Bus Station and Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Miami station to Lake Michigan station. However, there are services departing from Miami Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 52m.
The distance between Miami and Lake Michigan is 1225 miles. The road distance is 1336.4 miles.
The best way to get from Miami to Lake Michigan without a car is to bus which takes 30h 44m and costs $200 - $350.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Miami to Lake Michigan, including transfers.
Miami to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Miami Airport Station.
Miami to Lake Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Miami Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Miami to Lake Michigan is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $170 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $350 and takes 30h 44m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 46h 52m.
What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. 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 44m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–370
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–370
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–370
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–370
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Savannah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–370
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from President Donald J. Trump International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Miami to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Miami to Lake Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Miami to Lake Michigan is 1336 miles. It takes approximately 23h 17m to drive from Miami to Lake Michigan.