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

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

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  1. Fly Tampa to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane TPA - ORD
    5h 21m
    $88–337

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

    cheapest
    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
    6h 47m
    $82–432

  3. 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
    27h 33m
    $202–332

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    42h 18m
    $993–1,521

  5. Drive  1,141.4 mi

    1. Drive from Tampa to Des Plainescar car 1,141.4 mi
    20h 21m
    $196–282

  6. Bus to Tampa, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Marion Transit Center to Airport Rental Car Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane TPA - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain train
    6h 21m
    $103–312

  7. 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 45m
    $117–527

  8. Fly Tampa to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane TPA - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    7h 48m
    $688–1,196

  9. Train to Orlando, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCO - ORD
    7h 31m
    $141–593

Tampa to Des Plaines by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration27h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$202Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,026.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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

Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Des Plaines via Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 27h 33m.

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