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How to get fromPalm Bay to Chicagoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Palm Bay to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Melbourne International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Melbourne International Airport (MLB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MLB - MDW
    7h 25m
    $98–476

  2. Fly Melbourne International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Melbourne International Airport (MLB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MLB - ORD
    7h 57m
    $74–366

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sebastian to Port St Luciebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port St Lucie to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    30h
    $281–446

  4. Drive, train (Amtrak)

    1. Drive from Palm Bay to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationcar car
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    40h 42m
    $960–1,515

  5. Drive  1,170.3 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Bay to Chicagocar car 1,170.3 mi
    20h 49m
    $214–309

  6. Shuttle to Orlando, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne, FL - Mobil Gas to Orlando Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCO - MDW
    8h 23m
    $250–534

  7. Shuttle to Orlando, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne, FL - Mobil Gas to Orlando Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCO - ORD
    8h 41m
    $156–474

Melbourne International Airport (MLB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,055.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Palm Bay, Brevard County, FL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Melbourne International Airport (MLB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Palm Bay to Chicago Bus Station via Sebastian, Port St Lucie, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 30h.

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