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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
    $163–607

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

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    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 29m
    $99–709

  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 FlixBus 2512 / ...
    26h 47m
    $190–348

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    42h 12m
    $594–1,183

  5. Drive 1,142.9 mi

    1. Drive from Tampa to Des Plainescar car 1,142.9 mi
    20h 21m
    $209–302

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

    1. Take the bus from Marion Transit Center to Airport Rental Car Facilitybus 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 16m
    $103–462

  7. 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 2 Departuresbus bus
    6h 59m
    $188–796

  8. 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 9m
    $112–553

  9. 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
    8h 1m
    $137–628

Tampa to Des Plaines by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,025.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Busse Hwy & Mason Ln via Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Washington, and Jefferson Park Transit Center in around 26h 47m.

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