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How to get fromPalatka to Chicagoby taxi, plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Palatka to Chicago by taxi, plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Taxi to Gainesville Regional Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Palatka to Gainesville-Airport-GNVtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane GNV - MDW
    6h 6m
    $238–633

  2. Train to Jacksonville, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Palatka Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JAX - ORD
    8h 27m
    $96–380

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Palatka Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 55m
    $203–362

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Palatka Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    37h 2m
    $850–1,400

  5. Drive  1,030.5 mi

    1. Drive from Palatka to Chicagocar car 1,030.5 mi
    18h 46m
    $189–272

  6. Train to Jacksonville, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Palatka Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane JAX - MDW
    7h 52m
    $116–490

Palatka to Chicago by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration26h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 943.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Palatka Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $850–1,400 and the journey takes 37h 2m.

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