What is the cheapest way to get from Illinois to Gainesville?

The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Gainesville is to bus which costs $110 - $290 and takes 21h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Illinois to Gainesville?

The fastest way to get from Illinois to Gainesville is to fly and drive which takes 6h 6m and costs $100 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Illinois and Gainesville?

No, there is no direct bus from Illinois station to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Gainesville via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 20m.

How far is it from Illinois to Gainesville?

The distance between Illinois and Gainesville is 936 miles. The road distance is 1003.9 miles.

How do I travel from Illinois to Gainesville without a car?

The best way to get from Illinois to Gainesville without a car is to bus which takes 21h 20m and costs $110 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Illinois to Gainesville?

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Illinois to Gainesville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Illinois to Gainesville bus from?

Illinois to Gainesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Illinois to Gainesville?

The best way to get from Illinois to Gainesville is to fly which takes 7h 52m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $290 and takes 21h 20m.

Where does the Illinois to Gainesville bus arrive?

Illinois to Gainesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Illinois and Gainesville?

Gainesville is 1h ahead of Illinois. It is currently 5:50 PM in Illinois and 6:50 PM in Gainesville.

Can I drive from Illinois to Gainesville?

Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Gainesville is 1004 miles. It takes approximately 17h 49m to drive from Illinois to Gainesville.

How do I get a bus ticket from Illinois to Gainesville?

Book your Illinois to Gainesville bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gainesville?

There are 232+ hotels available in Gainesville.

Illinois to Gainesville - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Illinois to Gainesville by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)ORD - GNV
7h 52m
$114–607
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Orlando, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Orlando (MCO)MDW - MCO
2. Take the bus from Orlando RedCoach Station to Gainesville
7h 25m
$88–447
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus StationFlixBus 2512 / ...
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to GainesvilleFlixBus 2415 / ...
21h 20m
$119–285
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to JacksonvilleFloridian
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to GainesvilleFlixBus 2431
38h 9m
$253–1,022
Drive 998 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Gainesville998 mi
17h 49m
$183–264
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)MDW - GNV
7h 11m
$144–707
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Jacksonville, bus
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Jacksonville (JAX)MDW - JAX
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesville
7h 53m
$140–633
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Jacksonville, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Jacksonville (JAX)ORD - JAX
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesville
8h 20m
$120–533
Fly Peoria International Airport to Orlando Sanford, drive
1. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)PIA - SFB
2. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Gainesville
6h 6m
$106–451
Bus via North Walmart Supercenter (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Atlanta Bus StationGreyhound US0100
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesville Bus StopGreyhound US0630
23h 53m
$131–280

Illinois to Gainesville by bus

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21h 20mAverage Duration

$119Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Illinois to Gainesville.

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Distance: 930.4 mi
Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gainesville via Atlanta Bus Station in around 21h 20m.

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