How to Travel from
Chicago to Tampa
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Chicago to Tampa
Composite routes from Chicago to Tampa
Cheapest
19 h 21 min
Car
1881 km.
from $103
Other
28 h 10 min
1617 km.
from $363.68
6 h 46 min
Train, Plane
1617 km.
from $170.98
7 h 27 min
Bus, Plane
1617 km.
from $353.55
Route Navigator Chicago. - Tampa
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Continue
288 м
288 м
Turn right onto West Cermak Road
West Cermak Road, 288 м
288 м
Turn left onto South Halsted Street
South Halsted Street, 225 м
225 м
Turn right onto South Canalport Avenue
South Canalport Avenue, 86 м
86 м
Keep right
172 м
172 м
Keep left and take I 90, I 94 East toward Indiana
Indiana, I 90, I 94 East, 1 km 481 м
1 km 481 м
Keep left onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express), I 90 Express, I 94 Express, 6 km 130 м
6 km 130 м
Keep right toward I 90 East
I 90 East, 1 km 425 м
1 km 425 м
Keep left onto Chicago Skyway toward I 90 East
Chicago Skyway, I 90 East, 7 km 340 м
7 km 340 м
Keep left
10 km 844 м
10 km 844 м
Continue onto Indiana Toll Road
Indiana Toll Road, 22 km 657 м
22 km 657 м
Keep right and take I 65, US 12, US 20 toward Indianapolis, Dunes Highway
Indianapolis, Dunes Highway, I 65, US 12, US 20, 402 м
402 м
Keep right
1 km 960 м
1 km 960 м
Keep right and take I 65 South toward Indianapolis
Indianapolis, I 65 South, 1 km 670 м
1 km 670 м
Keep left and take I 65 South toward Indianapolis
Indianapolis, I 65 South, 213 km 968 м
213 km 968 м
Keep left onto I 65
31 km 549 м
31 km 549 м
Keep left onto I 65
448 km 398 м
448 km 398 м
Keep right and take US 31E South, SR 155 West, US 31W, US 41 toward Ellington Parkway, Briley Parkway West, Dickerson Pike
Ellington Parkway, Briley Parkway West, Dickerson Pike, US 31E South, SR 155 West, US 31W, US 41, 282 м
282 м
Keep left and take US 31E South toward Ellington Parkway
Ellington Parkway, US 31E South, 9 km 817 м
9 km 817 м
Keep right onto US 31E and take US 31E South toward James Robertson Parkway
James Robertson Parkway, US 31E South, 1 km 639 м
1 km 639 м
Turn left onto Interstate Drive
Interstate Drive, 155 м
155 м
Keep left toward I 24 East
I 24 East, 2 km 626 м
2 km 626 м
Keep left onto I 24 and take I 40 East, I 24 East toward Knoxville, Chattanooga
Knoxville, Chattanooga, I 40 East, I 24 East, 3 km 306 м
3 km 306 м
Keep right onto I 24 and take I 24 East toward Chattanooga
Chattanooga, I 24 East, 215 km 367 м
215 km 367 м
Keep right and take I 75 South toward Atlanta
Atlanta, I 75 South, 183 km 114 м
183 km 114 м
Keep left onto I 75
104 km 415 м
104 km 415 м
Keep right onto Larry Justice Highway and take I 475 South toward Valdosta
Larry Justice Highway, Valdosta, I 475 South, 595 km 893 м
595 km 893 м
Keep right and take I 275 South toward Tampa, Saint Petersburg
Tampa, Saint Petersburg, I 275 South, 26 km 621 м
26 km 621 м
Keep right and drive toward Downtown East-West
Downtown East-West, 1 km 845 м
1 km 845 м
Keep right
76 м
76 м
Keep left and drive toward Downtown East, Jefferson Street
Downtown East, Jefferson Street, 261 м
261 м
Keep left onto North Orange Avenue
North Orange Avenue, 1 km 885 м
1 km 885 м
Turn right onto East Kennedy Boulevard
East Kennedy Boulevard, 409 м
409 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Spirit Airlines
Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tampa
Ave. Duration:
2h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$32.61–$445.65
American Airlines
Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tampa
Ave. Duration:
2h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$760.87
Plane from General Mitchell International Airport to Tampa
Ave. Duration:
4h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$532.61
Delta
Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to Tampa
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$304.35
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tampa
Ave. Duration:
4h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$271.74
Plane from General Mitchell International Airport to Tampa
Ave. Duration:
4h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$304.35
Plane from Midway International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$467.39
United Airlines
Website:
united.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tampa
Ave. Duration:
2h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$706.52
Frontier Airlines
Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to Tampa
Ave. Duration:
2h 42m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$53.26–$173.91
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tampa
Ave. Duration:
2h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.74–$532.61
Plane from General Mitchell International Airport to Tampa
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$43.48–$228.26
Southwest Airlines
Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to Tampa
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$391.30
Plane from General Mitchell International Airport to Tampa
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$391.30
Plane from Midway International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$597.83
Train operators
Amtrak
Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Tampa
Ave. Duration:
40h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$141.30–$478.26
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.87–$76.09
Bus operators
Greyhound USA
Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta
Ave. Duration:
16h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$48.91–$293.48
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando
Ave. Duration:
7h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.35–$195.65
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.43–$70.65
Flixbus USA
Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta
Ave. Duration:
15h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$173.91
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando
Ave. Duration:
7h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.87–$119.57
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.24–$43.48
Bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.07–$38.04
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Tampa?
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Tampa is to fly which costs $38.04 - $282.61 and takes 4h 57m.
What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Tampa?
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Tampa is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $38.04 - $282.61 .
Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Tampa?
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Tampa station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Tampa Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station and Orlando Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 10m.
Is there a direct train between Chicago and Tampa?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Tampa. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40h 49m.
How far is it from Chicago to Tampa?
The distance between Chicago and Tampa is 1636 km. The road distance is 1882.2 km.
How do I travel from Chicago to Tampa without a car?
The best way to get from Chicago to Tampa without a car is to bus which takes 28h 10m and costs $81.52 - $597.83 .
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Tampa?
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Chicago to Tampa, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Chicago to Tampa bus from?
Chicago to Tampa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Where do I catch the Chicago to Tampa train from?
Chicago to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Train, bus or fly from Chicago to Tampa?
The best way to get from Chicago to Tampa is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $38.04 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $81.52 - $597.83 and takes 28h 10m, you could also train, which costs $141.30 - $478.26 and takes 40h 49m.
Where does the Chicago to Tampa bus arrive?
Chicago to Tampa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Tampa?
Tampa is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 23:40 in Chicago and 00:40 in Tampa.
Where does the Chicago to Tampa train arrive?
Chicago to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa station.
Can I drive from Chicago to Tampa?
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Tampa is 1882 km. It takes approximately 19h 17m to drive from Chicago to Tampa.
How do I get a train ticket from Chicago to Tampa?
Book your Chicago to Tampa train tickets online with Omio.
How do I get a bus ticket from Chicago to Tampa?
Book your Chicago to Tampa bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
Where can I stay near Tampa?
There are 995+ hotels available in Tampa. Prices start at $44.09 per night.
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