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How to get fromPlant City to Chicagoby bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Plant City to Chicago by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus, bus to Tampa, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Plant City to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Marion Transit Center to Airport Rental Car Centerbus bus
    3. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane TPA - MDW
    5h 47m
    $107–414

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2467
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    26h 45m
    $163–306

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    42h 39m
    $497–1,110

  4. Drive 1,113.6 mi

    1. Drive from Plant City to Chicagocar car 1,113.6 mi
    20h 4m
    $204–294

  5. Fly Tampa to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane TPA - ORD
    6h 19m
    $157–564

  6. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SRQ - MDW
    8h 52m
    $146–680

Plant City to Chicago by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration26h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,042.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Plant City to Chicago Bus Station via Tampa Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 26h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Tampa to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $490–1,100 and the journey takes 40h 56m.

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