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How to get fromTampa to Chicago Union Stationby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Tampa to Chicago Union Station 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 11m
    $134–407

  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
    25h 39m
    $186–335

  3. Train (Amtrak)

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

  4. Drive 1,125.8 mi

    1. Drive from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationcar car 1,125.8 mi
    19h 57m
    $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 46m
    $164–557

  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
    7h 31m
    $135–626

  7. 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
    $181–776

  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 28m
    $230–550

Tampa to Chicago Union Station by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,019.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Chicago Union Station, 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 Union Station via Atlanta Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 25h 39m.

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