What is the cheapest way to get from Orlando to Great Lakes?

The cheapest way to get from Orlando to Great Lakes is to bus which costs $170 - $350 and takes 27h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Orlando to Great Lakes?

The fastest way to get from Orlando to Great Lakes is to fly and train which takes 6h 40m and costs $200 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Orlando and Great Lakes?

No, there is no direct bus from Orlando station to Great Lakes station. However, there are services departing from Orlando Bus Station and arriving at Highland Park Metra Station via Atlanta Bus Station, Union Station Transit Center, Michigan & Hubbard and Howard CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Orlando and Great Lakes?

No, there is no direct train from Orlando to Great Lakes. However, there are services departing from Orlando and arriving at Great Lakes via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 55m.

How far is it from Orlando to Great Lakes?

The distance between Orlando and Great Lakes is 1058 miles. The road distance is 1148.7 miles.

How do I travel from Orlando to Great Lakes without a car?

The best way to get from Orlando to Great Lakes without a car is to bus which takes 27h 51m and costs $170 - $350.

How long does it take to get from Orlando to Great Lakes?

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Orlando to Great Lakes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Orlando to Great Lakes bus from?

Orlando to Great Lakes bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Orlando Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Orlando to Great Lakes train from?

Orlando to Great Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Orlando station.

Train or bus from Orlando to Great Lakes?

The best way to get from Orlando to Great Lakes is to bus which takes 27h 51m and costs $170 - $350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,200 and takes 40h 55m.

Where does the Orlando to Great Lakes bus arrive?

Orlando to Great Lakes bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Orlando and Great Lakes?

Great Lakes is 1h behind Orlando. It is currently 3:21 PM in Orlando and 2:21 PM in Great Lakes.

Where does the Orlando to Great Lakes train arrive?

Orlando to Great Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Orlando to Great Lakes?

Yes, the driving distance between Orlando to Great Lakes is 1149 miles. It takes approximately 20h 22m to drive from Orlando to Great Lakes.

Where can I stay near Great Lakes?

There are 152+ hotels available in Great Lakes.

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There are 9 ways to get from Orlando to Great Lakes by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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Fly Orlando to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MCO - MDW
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain
6h 40m
$209–504
Fly Orlando to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCO - ORD
2. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain
6h 57m
$79–614
Bus
1. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2401 / ...
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
27h 51m
$174–346
Train
1. Take the train from Orlando to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain Up-N
40h 55m
$552–1,131
Drive 1,142 mi
1. Drive from Orlando to Great Lakescar 1,142 mi
20h 22m
$209–301
Fly Orlando to General Mitchell International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane MCO - MKE
2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus
7h 36m
$302–1,122
Bus to Tampa, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane TPA - MDW
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain
8h 51m
$152–439
Fly Orlando Sanford to South Bend, train
1. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to South Bend (SBN)plane SFB - SBN
2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Millennium Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain
8h 1m
$212–748
Bus to Tampa, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane TPA - ORD
3. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain
9h 17m
$182–589

Orlando to Great Lakes by bus, foot, and train

78Weekly Services

27h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,051.7 mi
Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Orlando, FL, USA and Great Lakes, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Orlando Bus Station to Great Lakes via Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Union Station Transit Center, Michigan & Hubbard, Rogers & Paulina, Howard CTA Station, Highland Park Metra Station, and Highland Park in around 27h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Orlando to Great Lakes via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 40h 55m.

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