How to travel from Chicago to Jacksonville, United States of America

The distance between Chicago and Jacksonville is around 879 miles (1,414km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Chicago to Jacksonville by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Chicago Midway (MDW) to Jacksonville (JAX).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    $255
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Atlanta GA and then to Jacksonville FL - JTA Intercity Bus Terminal Bay 6.

  • Duration20h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $135
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Jacksonville.

  • Duration17h 30m
  • Distance1,059 miles (1,704km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chicago and Jacksonville

There are several options for getting from Chicago to Jacksonville by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $135 and will take around 20h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $255.

The distance between Chicago and Jacksonville is around 879 miles (1,414km).

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Chicago and Jacksonville by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chicago to Jacksonville is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx $255.

The cheapest way to travel between Chicago and Jacksonville, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $135 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Chicago and Jacksonville. We recommend that you fly from Chicago Midway (MDW) to Jacksonville (JAX). instead which will take 3h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chicago and Jacksonville. It typically takes around 20h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chicago to Jacksonville. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Atlanta GA and Civic Center Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 60m.

Palmland Bus Lines, Megabus and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Chicago and Jacksonville. Buses run once daily and take around 20h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Chicago and Jacksonville. Flights depart from Chicago Midway (MDW) and arrive at Jacksonville (JAX). The flight takes around 2h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Chicago and Jacksonville with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 15m.

Southwest Airlines, Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines fly between Chicago and Jacksonville. Flights depart from Chicago Midway (MDW) and and arrive into Jacksonville (JAX). These flights usually take around 2h 15m.

The flight from Chicago to Jacksonville typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Chicago Midway (MDW) and and arrive into Jacksonville (JAX).

The closest major airport to Jacksonville is Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) (JAX) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Jacksonville. Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) (GNV) and Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) (DAB) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Chicago and Jacksonville. The distance is around 1,059 miles (1,704km) by road and it will take around 17h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chicago to Jacksonville is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around $255.

How do I get from Chicago to Jacksonville

Compare travel optionsbetween Chicago and Jacksonville

Transport options from Chicago to Jacksonville
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 50m
$255
hourly1,414km (879 miles)
Fly to Jacksonville (JAX)4h 15m
$315
hourly1,450km (901 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
20h 60m
$135
once daily1,748km (1,086 miles)
Bus via Atlanta1 day 1h
$165
5 times a week1,849km (1,149 miles)
Drive
17h 30m
$195
on demand1,704km (1,059 miles)

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Airports near Jacksonville

The following major airports near Jacksonville offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

JAX
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
International Airport
Distance
11 miles (18km) from Jacksonville
GNV
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
58 miles (93km) from Jacksonville
DAB
Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)
International Airport
Distance
87 miles (140km) from Jacksonville