How to get to Orlando, FL from Chicago, IL

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Compare train, coach and flight for Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £35, and a train costs an average of £150.

Distance: 1585 km

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Coach

£213

Average Price

£109

Average Price

Cheapest

£131

Average Price

38h 19m

Average total duration

37h 49m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 58m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 58m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

24h 43m

Average total duration

24h 13m

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30m

Additional time*

0.5 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

4.8 - 9.5kg

CO2 emissions

1.6 - 4.0kg

CO2 emissions

Amtrak

Most popular train company

Spirit Airlines

Most popular airline

Greyhound

Most popular bus company

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from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL

How to get to Orlando, FL from Chicago, IL by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Frontier AirlinesF93142 · F91445
07:2510h52
O'Hare International Airport
19:17Orlando International Airport
£1811One-way
1 change

Cheapest

Amtrak41 Floridian
18:4038h25
Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
10:05Orlando Station, Orlando, FL
£1521One-way
0 changes

Fastest

Spirit AirlinesNK392
12:442h47
O'Hare International Airport
16:31Orlando International Airport
£3831One-way
0 changes

Other options

Amtrak41 Floridian · 97 Silver Meteor
18:4041h24
Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
13:04Orlando Station, Orlando, FL
£2751One-way
1 change
Amtrak50 Cardinal · 4050 AMTRAK · 97 Silver Meteor
17:5542h09
Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
13:04Orlando Station, Orlando, FL
£2811One-way
2 changes
FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound
13:0026h20
Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
16:20Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station)
£1571One-way
1 change
Greyhoundundefined · undefined
10:0029h20
Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL
16:20Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station)
£1581One-way
1 change
Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
14:4528h40
Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
20:25Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station)
£1581One-way
1 change
Frontier AirlinesF93142 · F91555
07:2514h21
O'Hare International Airport
22:46Orlando International Airport
£1811One-way
1 change
Frontier AirlinesF93352 · F91233
07:4515h23
O'Hare International Airport
00:08Orlando International Airport
£1811One-way
1 change
Spirit AirlinesNK1986 · NK1498
05:157h48
O'Hare International Airport
14:03Orlando International Airport
£2211One-way
1 change

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FAQs: Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL

Travel to Orlando, FL easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL.

FAQs

You can get from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL is a flight with an average price of £30.

This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL:

Taking a flight costs £39 less than taking a coach, which average ticket prices of £69.

Taking a flight costs £161 less than taking a train, which costs on average £191 for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL is by flight, which takes on average 2 h 47 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to Orlando, FL by coach takes 22 h 55 min on average.

Train takes on average 38 h 53 min.

The Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL distance is approximately 982 miles.

The average frequency per day from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL is:

  • Around 10 coaches per day.
  • Around 25 flights per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Chicago, IL and Orlando, FL as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL:

    The following travel companies offer services from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL:

    • Greyhound or FlixBus can get you to Orlando, FL by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with Greyhound from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL for £69 on Omio.
    • Travel with Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United or American Airlines for flights to Orlando, FL. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Spirit Airlines Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL tickets on Omio for £30.
    • Travel with Amtrak for trains to Orlando, FL. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Amtrak Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL tickets on Omio for £191.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL with the following travel companies:

    • Direct flight available with 8 direct flights per day.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Orlando, FL as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Chicago, IL and Orlando, FL.

    Omio customers who travel from Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL often also extend their holiday to go to Miami, FL, Tampa, FL, Fort Lauderdale, FL, New York, NY or West Palm Beach, FL. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Orlando, FL and these popular destinations at a great price.

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