What is the cheapest way to get from Ocala to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Ocala to Chicago is to bus and fly which costs $85 - $360 and takes 9h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ocala to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Ocala to Chicago is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $260 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Ocala and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Ocala to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Amtrak Station, Jacksonville and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 14m.

How far is it from Ocala to Chicago?

The distance between Ocala and Chicago is 1098 miles. The road distance is 1037 miles.

How do I travel from Ocala to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Ocala to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 28h 14m and costs $180 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Ocala to Chicago?

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Ocala to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ocala to Chicago bus from?

Ocala to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Ocala to Chicago bus arrive?

Ocala to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jacksonville station.

What is the time difference between Ocala and Chicago?

Chicago is 1h behind Ocala. It is currently 2:31 PM in Ocala and 1:31 PM in Chicago.

Can I drive from Ocala to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Ocala to Chicago is 1037 miles. It takes approximately 18h 27m to drive from Ocala to Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1280+ hotels available in Chicago.

Ocala to Chicago - 11 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Ocala to Chicago by shuttle, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, 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.

Shuttle to Orlando, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala to Orlando Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MCO - MDW
6h 26m
$262–555
Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus
2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane JAX - ORD
9h 39m
$88–356
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
28h 14m
$180–313
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
38h 52m
$394–935
Drive 1,031 mi
1. Drive from Ocala to Chicagocar 1,031 mi
18h 27m
$189–272
Shuttle to Orlando, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala to Orlando Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCO - ORD
6h 46m
$142–475
Bus, shuttle to Tampa, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Wildwood Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Brownwood Hotel & Spa to Tampa International Airport - Red Terminalshuttle
3. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane TPA - MDW
8h 22m
$165–500
Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus
2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane JAX - MDW
9h 11m
$128–416
Bus, shuttle to Tampa, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Wildwood Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Brownwood Hotel & Spa to Tampa International Airport - Red Terminalshuttle
3. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane TPA - ORD
8h 48m
$205–650
Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to South Bend, train
1. Drive from Ocala to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to South Bend (SBN)plane SFB - SBN
3. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
6h 47m
$158–737
Shuttle to Orlando, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala to Orlando Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane MCO - MKE
3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
8h 55m
$502–1,234

Ocala to Chicago by bus

7Weekly Buses

28h 14mAverage Duration

$180Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ocala to Chicago.

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Distance: 1,091.9 mi
Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station via Jacksonville, Amtrak Station, JRTC Bay H, Jacksonville, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 28h 14m.

Airlines

Website: southwest.com

Flights from Orlando to Chicago Midway International Airport

Ave. Duration: 2h 48m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $80–430

Flights from Orlando to Chicago Midway International Airport via Louisville

Ave. Duration: 4h 15m
When: Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $80–430

Flights from Orlando to Chicago Midway International Airport via Indianapolis

Ave. Duration: 4h 20m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $80–430

Flights from Orlando to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville

Ave. Duration: 4h 32m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $85–430

Flights from Tampa to Chicago Midway International Airport

Ave. Duration: 2h 41m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $85–440

Flights from Tampa to Chicago Midway International Airport via Columbus

Ave. Duration: 4h 25m
When: Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $90–460

Flights from Tampa to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville

Ave. Duration: 4h 58m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $85–440

Flights from Jacksonville to Chicago Midway International Airport

Ave. Duration: 2h 23m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $70–390

Flights from Jacksonville to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville

Ave. Duration: 4h 12m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $75–400

Flights from Jacksonville to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis

Ave. Duration: 4h 20m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $80–420

Flights from Orlando to General Mitchell International Airport

Ave. Duration: 2h 54m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $120–650

Flights from Orlando to General Mitchell International Airport via Nashville

Ave. Duration: 4h 30m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $130–650

Flights from Orlando to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport

Ave. Duration: 4h 45m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $120–650

Flights from Orlando to General Mitchell International Airport via St. Louis

Ave. Duration: 4h 40m
When: Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price: $130–700

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