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How to get fromChicago to Homesteadby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Homestead by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport, line 2600 train, line 601 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane ORD - MIA
    2. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Dadeland South Stat.Rail Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dadeland South Metrorail Station to Krome Ave Stationbus bus
    6h 57m
    $178–501

  2. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Miami International Airport, line 2600 train, line 601 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane MDW - MIA
    3. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Dadeland South Stat.Rail Southboundtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dadeland South Metrorail Station to Krome Ave Stationbus bus
    6h 39m
    $118–561

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale - Broward Blvd Park and Ride to Miami International Airportbus bus
    34h 23m
    $285–464

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Miami Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2d
    $1,134–1,737

  5. Drive  1,339.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Homesteadcar car 1,339.3 mi
    24h 11m
    $222–320

  6. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, train, line 2600 train, line 601 bus

    1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane MDW - FLL
    3. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Airport Station to Metrorail Transfer Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Tri-Rail Station Rail Southbound to Dadeland South Stat.Rail Southboundtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Dadeland South Metrorail Station to Krome Ave Stationbus bus
    7h 46m
    $152–717

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, train, line 2600 train, line 601 bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane ORD - FLL
    2. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Airport Station to Metrorail Transfer Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Tri-Rail Station Rail Southbound to Dadeland South Stat.Rail Southboundtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dadeland South Metrorail Station to Krome Ave Stationbus bus
    8h 10m
    $122–357

Chicago to Homestead by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$1,134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,257 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Homestead, Miami-Dade County, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Krome Ave Station via Atlanta Bus Station, Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride, Fort Lauderdale - Broward Blvd Park and Ride, Miami International Airport, and Dadeland South Metrorail Station in around 34h 23m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Miami Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $1,100–1,800 and the journey takes 46h 29m.

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