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How to get fromPalm Beach to Chicagoby train, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Train to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdaletrain train
    2. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane FLL - MDW
    6h 47m
    $176–435

  2. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from West Palm Beach Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MIA - MDW
    7h 22m
    $119–378

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from West Palm Beach Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2401
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    29h 18m
    $207–342

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from West Palm Beach Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    46h 17m
    $1,102–1,702

  5. Drive  1,266.1 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Beach to Chicagocar car 1,266.1 mi
    22h 14m
    $232–334

  6. Train to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdaletrain train
    2. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FLL - ORD
    7h 10m
    $186–475

  7. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from West Palm Beach Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MIA - ORD
    7h 53m
    $179–768

Palm Beach to Chicago by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration29h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$207Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,228.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

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

You can take a bus from LAKEVIEW AVE at DIXIE HWY to Chicago Bus Station via WPB ITC at BAY J, West Palm Beach Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 29h 18m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from West Palm Beach Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $1,100–1,700 and the journey takes 45h 10m.

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