What is the best way to travel from Tampa to Chicago?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Chicago from Tampa?
You can get to Chicago with just $44 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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Frontier Airlines8h 54m010:33 AMTampa AirportTampa Airport6:27 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/20/2026 10:33:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/20/2026 6:27:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 54m
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Spirit Airlines26h 59m09:47 PMTampa AirportTampa Airport11:46 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/20/2026 9:47:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/21/2026 11:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $143 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 59m
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Spirit Airlines27h 8m06:55 PMTampa AirportTampa Airport9:03 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/20/2026 6:55:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/21/2026 9:03:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $165 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 8m
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Frontier Airlines26h 32m010:33 AMTampa AirportTampa Airport12:05 PMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/20/2026 10:33:00 AM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 1/21/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $193 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 32m
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United Airlines3h 3m012:25 PMTampa AirportTampa Airport2:28 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/20/2026 12:25:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/20/2026 2:28:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $201 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 3m
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United Airlines9h 48m011:25 AMTampa AirportTampa Airport8:13 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/20/2026 11:25:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/20/2026 8:13:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $337 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 48m
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FlixBus44h 10m02:40 PMTampaUSF9:50 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from USF, Tampa (USA) at 1/20/2026 2:40:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/22/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 10m
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FlixBus34h 15m02:20 PMTampaMarion Street11:35 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 1/20/2026 2:20:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/21/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $145 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 15m
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FlixBus30h 50m02:20 PMTampaMarion Street8:10 PMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 1/20/2026 2:20:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/21/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $158 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 50m
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Greyhound US43h 50m07:20 PMTampaMarion Street2:10 PMChicagoUnion Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 1/20/2026 7:20:00 PM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/22/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $158 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 50m
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Greyhound US41h 10m07:20 PMTampaMarion Street11:30 AMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 1/20/2026 7:20:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/22/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 10m
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Greyhound US29h 55m06:10 AMTampaMarion Street11:05 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 1/22/2026 6:10:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/23/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 55m
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FlixBus31h 25m05:25 PMTampaMarion Street11:50 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 1/22/2026 5:25:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/23/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 25m
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FlixBus36h 15m010:35 PMTampaMarion Street9:50 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 1/22/2026 10:35:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/24/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 15m
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FlixBus30h 55m05:55 PMTampaUSF11:50 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from USF, Tampa (USA) at 1/22/2026 5:55:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/23/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 55m
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Greyhound US34h 5m06:50 AMTampaMarion Street3:55 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 1/22/2026 6:50:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/23/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $145 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 5m
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Spirit Airlines17h 27m06:55 PMTampa AirportTampa Airport11:22 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/23/2026 6:55:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/24/2026 11:22:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 27m
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Spirit Airlines14h 35m09:47 PMTampa AirportTampa Airport11:22 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/23/2026 9:47:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/24/2026 11:22:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
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Frontier Airlines7h 54m08:30 AMTampa AirportTampa Airport3:24 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/23/2026 8:30:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/23/2026 3:24:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $145 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 54m
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Frontier Airlines5h 33m06:13 PMTampa AirportTampa Airport10:46 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/23/2026 6:13:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/23/2026 10:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $145 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 33m
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Frontier Airlines15h 30m06:13 PMTampa AirportTampa Airport8:43 AMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/23/2026 6:13:00 PM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 1/24/2026 8:43:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $205 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
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United Airlines3h 2m07:30 AMTampa AirportTampa Airport9:32 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/23/2026 7:30:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/23/2026 9:32:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $222 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 2m
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Frontier Airlines3h 12m02:23 PMTampa AirportTampa Airport4:35 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/24/2026 2:23:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/24/2026 4:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 12m
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Spirit Airlines5h 51m06:55 PMTampa AirportTampa Airport11:46 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/24/2026 6:55:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/24/2026 11:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 51m
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Spirit Airlines3h 1m02:57 PMTampa AirportTampa Airport4:58 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/24/2026 2:57:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/24/2026 4:58:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 1m
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Frontier Airlines7h 44m04:00 PMTampa AirportTampa Airport10:44 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/24/2026 4:00:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/24/2026 10:44:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 44m
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United Airlines3h 2m07:30 AMTampa AirportTampa Airport9:32 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/24/2026 7:30:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/24/2026 9:32:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $164 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 2m
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Frontier Airlines20h 45m04:00 PMTampa AirportTampa Airport11:45 AMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/24/2026 4:00:00 PM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 1/25/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $238 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 45m
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Frontier Airlines5h 33m06:13 PMTampa AirportTampa Airport10:46 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/26/2026 6:13:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/26/2026 10:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 33m
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Spirit Airlines3h 1m02:57 PMTampa AirportTampa Airport4:58 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/26/2026 2:57:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/26/2026 4:58:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 1m
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Frontier Airlines14h 22m08:20 AMTampa AirportTampa Airport9:42 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/26/2026 8:20:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/26/2026 9:42:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $118 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 22m
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Spirit Airlines5h 51m06:55 PMTampa AirportTampa Airport11:46 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/26/2026 6:55:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/26/2026 11:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $124 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 51m
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Frontier Airlines27h 31m09:34 AMTampa AirportTampa Airport12:05 PMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/26/2026 9:34:00 AM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 1/27/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $216 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 31m
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Frontier Airlines18h 52m06:13 PMTampa AirportTampa Airport12:05 PMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/26/2026 6:13:00 PM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 1/27/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $216 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 52m
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FlixBus29h 45m06:20 AMTampaMarion Street11:05 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 1/26/2026 6:20:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/27/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $150 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 45m
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FlixBus38h 15m09:50 PMTampaUSF11:05 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from USF, Tampa (USA) at 1/26/2026 9:50:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/28/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $150 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 15m
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FlixBus38h 40m09:25 PMTampaMarion Street11:05 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 1/26/2026 9:25:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/28/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $151 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 40m
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Greyhound US35h 15m06:50 AMTampaMarion Street5:05 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 1/26/2026 6:50:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/27/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $151 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 15m
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What are the fastest trips from Tampa to Chicago?
You can get to Chicago from Tampa in just 3h 1m with a Flight from Spirit Airlines. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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United Airlines3h 3m012:25 PMTampa AirportTampa Airport2:28 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/20/2026 12:25:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/20/2026 2:28:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $201 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 3m
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Frontier Airlines8h 54m010:33 AMTampa AirportTampa Airport6:27 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/20/2026 10:33:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/20/2026 6:27:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 54m
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United Airlines9h 48m011:25 AMTampa AirportTampa Airport8:13 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/20/2026 11:25:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/20/2026 8:13:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $337 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 48m
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Frontier Airlines26h 32m010:33 AMTampa AirportTampa Airport12:05 PMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/20/2026 10:33:00 AM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 1/21/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $193 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 32m
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Spirit Airlines26h 59m09:47 PMTampa AirportTampa Airport11:46 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/20/2026 9:47:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/21/2026 11:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $143 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 59m
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Spirit Airlines27h 8m06:55 PMTampa AirportTampa Airport9:03 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/20/2026 6:55:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/21/2026 9:03:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $165 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 8m
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FlixBus30h 50m02:20 PMTampaMarion Street8:10 PMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 1/20/2026 2:20:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/21/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $158 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 50m
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FlixBus34h 15m02:20 PMTampaMarion Street11:35 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 1/20/2026 2:20:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/21/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $145 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 15m
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Greyhound US41h 10m07:20 PMTampaMarion Street11:30 AMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 1/20/2026 7:20:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/22/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 10m
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Greyhound US43h 50m07:20 PMTampaMarion Street2:10 PMChicagoUnion Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 1/20/2026 7:20:00 PM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/22/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $158 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 50m
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FlixBus44h 10m02:40 PMTampaUSF9:50 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from USF, Tampa (USA) at 1/20/2026 2:40:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/22/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 10m
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Greyhound US29h 55m06:10 AMTampaMarion Street11:05 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 1/22/2026 6:10:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/23/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 55m
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FlixBus30h 55m05:55 PMTampaUSF11:50 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from USF, Tampa (USA) at 1/22/2026 5:55:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/23/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 55m
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FlixBus31h 25m05:25 PMTampaMarion Street11:50 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 1/22/2026 5:25:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/23/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 25m
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Greyhound US34h 5m06:50 AMTampaMarion Street3:55 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 1/22/2026 6:50:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/23/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $145 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 5m
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FlixBus36h 15m010:35 PMTampaMarion Street9:50 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 1/22/2026 10:35:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/24/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 15m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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United Airlines3h 2m07:30 AMTampa AirportTampa Airport9:32 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/23/2026 7:30:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/23/2026 9:32:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $222 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 2m
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Frontier Airlines5h 33m06:13 PMTampa AirportTampa Airport10:46 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/23/2026 6:13:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/23/2026 10:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $145 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 33m
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Frontier Airlines7h 0m05:45 AMTampa AirportTampa Airport11:45 AMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/23/2026 5:45:00 AM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 1/23/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $271 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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Frontier Airlines7h 54m08:30 AMTampa AirportTampa Airport3:24 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/23/2026 8:30:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/23/2026 3:24:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $145 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 54m
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Frontier Airlines13h 45m09:34 AMTampa AirportTampa Airport10:19 PMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/23/2026 9:34:00 AM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 1/23/2026 10:19:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $227 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
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Spirit Airlines14h 35m09:47 PMTampa AirportTampa Airport11:22 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/23/2026 9:47:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/24/2026 11:22:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
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Spirit Airlines3h 1m02:57 PMTampa AirportTampa Airport4:58 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/24/2026 2:57:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/24/2026 4:58:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 1m
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United Airlines3h 2m07:30 AMTampa AirportTampa Airport9:32 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/24/2026 7:30:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/24/2026 9:32:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $164 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 2m
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Frontier Airlines3h 12m02:23 PMTampa AirportTampa Airport4:35 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/24/2026 2:23:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/24/2026 4:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 12m
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Spirit Airlines5h 51m06:55 PMTampa AirportTampa Airport11:46 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/24/2026 6:55:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/24/2026 11:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 51m
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Frontier Airlines7h 44m04:00 PMTampa AirportTampa Airport10:44 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/24/2026 4:00:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/24/2026 10:44:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 44m
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Frontier Airlines20h 45m04:00 PMTampa AirportTampa Airport11:45 AMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/24/2026 4:00:00 PM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 1/25/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $238 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 45m
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Spirit Airlines3h 1m02:57 PMTampa AirportTampa Airport4:58 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/26/2026 2:57:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/26/2026 4:58:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 1m
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United Airlines3h 2m07:30 AMTampa AirportTampa Airport9:32 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/26/2026 7:30:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/26/2026 9:32:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $223 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 2m
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Frontier Airlines5h 33m06:13 PMTampa AirportTampa Airport10:46 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/26/2026 6:13:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/26/2026 10:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 33m
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Spirit Airlines5h 51m06:55 PMTampa AirportTampa Airport11:46 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/26/2026 6:55:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/26/2026 11:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $124 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 51m
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Frontier Airlines7h 0m05:45 AMTampa AirportTampa Airport11:45 AMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/26/2026 5:45:00 AM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 1/26/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $238 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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Frontier Airlines13h 45m09:34 AMTampa AirportTampa Airport10:19 PMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Tampa Airport, Tampa Airport (USA) at 1/26/2026 9:34:00 AM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 1/26/2026 10:19:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $238 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
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FlixBus29h 45m06:20 AMTampaMarion Street11:05 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 1/26/2026 6:20:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/27/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $150 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 45m
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Greyhound US35h 15m06:50 AMTampaMarion Street5:05 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 1/26/2026 6:50:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/27/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $151 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 15m
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FlixBus38h 15m09:50 PMTampaUSF11:05 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from USF, Tampa (USA) at 1/26/2026 9:50:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/28/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $150 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 15m
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FlixBus38h 40m09:25 PMTampaMarion Street11:05 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 1/26/2026 9:25:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/28/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $151 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 40m
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Bus from Tampa to Chicago
What are the most popular stations in Tampa and Chicago?
In Tampa, you will usually depart from Marion Street, USF or Union Station, while in Chicago you will be arriving at California & 35th Street Bus Stop, Downtown Bus Station or 95th Red Line Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Chicago from Tampa? With 9 connections between 2 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Tampa and Chicago, you can pay as low as $44 with a Flight from Frontier Airlines.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Spirit Airlines: you will get to Chicago in just 3h 1m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Tampa and Chicago are Frontier Airlines, FlixBus and Spirit Airlines, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Tampa and Chicago is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Tampa Airport or to Cicero, IL, and look at flights from Tampa Airport, and landing at Chicago Midway Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Tampa to Chicago?
The most popular companies between Tampa and Chicago, are Frontier Airlines, FlixBus and Spirit Airlines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus and Greyhound US
Airlines: Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Tampa to Chicago
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Tampa to Chicago. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Tampa to Chicago
How can I reach Chicago from Tampa?
Every day, there are on average 9 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Chicago from Tampa.
How far is Chicago from Tampa?
The distance between Tampa and Chicago is 1,005.5 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Tampa and Chicago?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 44 kgs of CO2, a train 57 kgs, a car 275 kgs, and a flight 398 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Tampa to Chicago?
You can get to Chicago with just $44 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines.
What is the fastest way to get from Tampa to Chicago?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Chicago in just 3h 1m with a Flight from Spirit Airlines.
More routes to Tampa and to Chicago
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Tampa and to Chicago. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Tampa
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- Miami to Tampa
- New York to Tampa
- Philadelphia to Tampa
- Trips to Chicago
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- Little Rock, AR to Chicago
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- Mexico City to Chicago
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- Pearson Toronto Airport to Chicago
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- Tulsa to Chicago
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