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How to get fromSarasota to Chicagoby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SRQ - MDW
    4h 37m
    $142–706

  2. Bus to Tampa, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane TPA - MDW
    8h 10m
    $114–426

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    29h 8m
    $176–358

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    44h 55m
    $500–1,128

  5. Drive  1,172.5 mi

    1. Drive from Sarasota to Chicagocar car 1,172.5 mi
    20h 48m
    $214–310

  6. Fly Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SRQ - ORD
    5h 11m
    $122–606

Sarasota to Chicago by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration29h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,054.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

Southwest Airlines and Allegiant Air fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fruitville Rd @ N Lime Ave to Chicago Bus Station via Cattlemen Transit Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Tampa Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 29h 8m.

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