There are 6 ways to get from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Chicago 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 to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MCO - MDW
3h 26m$207–489Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCO - ORD
3h 49m$76–567Bus
- Take the bus from Orlando to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2415
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
27h 53m$172–332Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Winter Park Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
40h 58m$504–1,204Drive 1,116.7 mi
- Drive from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Chicagocar 1,116.7 mi
19h 49m$204–295Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane MCO - MKE
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
5h 50m$318–1,154
Orlando Airport (MCO) to Chicago by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Chicago is to bus which costs $170 - $340 and takes 27h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $200 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Orlando International Airport and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Orlando and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Orlando Airport (MCO) station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Winter Park Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 58m.
The distance between Orlando Airport (MCO) and Chicago is 1008 miles. The road distance is 1123.2 miles.
The best way to get from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 27h 53m and costs $170 - $340.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Chicago, including transfers.
Orlando Airport (MCO) to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Orlando station.
Orlando Airport (MCO) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Winter Park Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $200 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $340 and takes 27h 53m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 40h 58m.
What companies run services between Orlando Airport (MCO), USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orlando International Airport to Chicago Bus Station via Florida Mall, Orlando, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 27h 53m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Orlando to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from Orlando to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–400
Flights from Orlando to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Orlando to General Mitchell International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Orlando to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Orlando to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–340
Flights from Orlando to General Mitchell International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Orlando to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Orlando to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–340
Flights from Orlando to General Mitchell International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Orlando to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–350
Flights from Orlando to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Winter Park Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Orlando Airport (MCO) to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Orlando Airport (MCO). It is currently 5:17 AM in Orlando Airport (MCO) and 4:17 AM in Chicago.
Orlando Airport (MCO) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orlando Airport (MCO) to Chicago is 1123 miles. It takes approximately 19h 49m to drive from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Chicago.
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