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

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There are 9 ways to get from Tampa to Illinois 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. Line 300 bus to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, fly to Peoria International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Marion Transit Parking Lot to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Dbus bus
    2. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane PIE - PIA
    6h 7m
    $96–446

  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 / ...
    23h 51m
    $185–341

  4. Train (Amtrak)

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

  5. Drive 1,125.3 mi

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

  6. 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
    $164–557

  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
    6h 47m
    $133–623

  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 2 Departuresbus bus
    7h 11m
    $182–747

  9. Fly Tampa to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane TPA - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    7h 26m
    $455–2,070

Tampa to Illinois by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration23h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,018.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Illinois, 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 Atlanta Bus Station in around 23h 51m.

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