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

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There are 9 ways to get from Tampa to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Tampa to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane TPA - MDW
    5h 2m
    $99–457

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 55m
    $188–364

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    40h 56m
    $550–1,200

  4. Drive 1,125.3 mi

    1. Drive from Tampa to Chicagocar car 1,125.3 mi
    19h 56m
    $206–297

  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
    5h 34m
    $154–557

  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
    6h 42m
    $132–623

  7. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SRQ - ORD
    7h 16m
    $112–513

  8. Train to Orlando, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCO - MDW
    7h 18m
    $230–539

  9. Fly Tampa to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane TPA - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    7h 35m
    $181–821

Tampa to Chicago by bus

Calendar40Weekly Buses
Duration26h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,018.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station via Orlando Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 26h 55m.

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