There are 7 ways to get from Orlando to Great Lakes by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Orlando to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane MCO - MKE
4h 5m$412–1,102Fly Orlando to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCO - ORD
4h 58m$74–417Bus
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2401 / ...
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
24h 34m$167–289Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Orlando to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
39h 7m$443–970Drive 1,105.1 mi
- Drive from Orlando to Chicagocar 1,105.1 mi
19h 37m$202–292Bus to Tampa, fly to General Mitchell International Airport
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane TPA - MKE
6h 20m$664–1,123Fly Orlando Sanford to Traverse City
- Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Traverse City (TVC)plane SFB - TVC
3h 27m$161–563
Orlando to Great Lakes by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Orlando to Great Lakes is to fly which costs $70 - $420 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Orlando to Great Lakes is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $160 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Orlando station to Great Lakes. However, there are services departing from Orlando Bus Station and arriving at Jackson & Wabash via Atlanta Bus Station and Jackson & Clinton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Orlando to Great Lakes station. However, there are services departing from Orlando and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 7m.
The distance between Orlando and Great Lakes is 1091 miles. The road distance is 1111.6 miles.
The best way to get from Orlando to Great Lakes without a car is to bus which takes 24h 34m and costs $160 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Orlando to Great Lakes, including transfers.
Orlando to Great Lakes bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Orlando Bus Station.
Orlando to Great Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Orlando station.
The best way to get from Orlando to Great Lakes is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $410 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $290 and takes 24h 34m, you could also train, which costs $440 - $1,000 and takes 39h 7m.
What companies run services between Orlando, FL, USA and Great Lakes, MI, USA?
Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Orlando (MCO) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orlando Bus Station to Jackson & Wabash via Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Jackson & Clinton in around 24h 34m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Orlando to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
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
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Orlando to General Mitchell International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Tampa to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Tampa to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Tampa to General Mitchell International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Tampa to General Mitchell International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Orlando to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $440–1,000
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- 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
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Orlando to Great Lakes bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Orlando to Great Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orlando to Great Lakes is 1112 miles. It takes approximately 19h 37m to drive from Orlando to Great Lakes.
There are 64+ hotels available in Great Lakes.