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How to get fromSt. Petersburg to Chicagoby bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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

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

    best
    1. Take the bus from Psta Grand Central Station to Desoto Station Parking For 12 & 203bus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SRQ - MDW
    5h 56m
    $132–666

  2. Line 11 bus, line 300 bus to Tampa, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station - A to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Bbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - D to TPA RENTAL CAR FACILITY westboundbus bus
    3. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane TPA - MDW
    6h 46m
    $107–410

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Marion Transit Parking Lotbus bus 100
    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
    27h 33m
    $162–312

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    41h 26m
    $542–1,173

  5. Drive 1,145.7 mi

    1. Drive from St. Petersburg to Chicagocar car 1,145.7 mi
    20h 21m
    $210–302

  6. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Psta Grand Central Station to Desoto Station Parking For 12 & 203bus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SRQ - ORD
    6h 30m
    $112–616

  7. Line 11 bus, line 300 bus to Tampa, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station - A to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Bbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - D to TPA RENTAL CAR FACILITY westboundbus bus
    3. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane TPA - ORD
    7h 18m
    $157–560

St. Petersburg to Chicago by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration27h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,084.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between St. Petersburg, FL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Chicago Bus Station via Marion Transit Parking Lot, Tampa Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 27h 33m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Tampa to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $480–1,100 and the journey takes 40h 56m.

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