Cheap flights Chicago (ORD) to Miami (MIA)
Chicago to Miami is a 1415-mile trip. We compared 6 nearby airports on both ends, pricing the flight plus the drive, parking, and rideshare that flight search engines leave out.
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Search ORD → MIANearest vs. cheapest door-to-door
| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | ORD → MIA | $329 | $94 | $424 |
| Cheapest combo | MDW → MIA | $332 | $84 | $416 |
Estimated savings by not defaulting to the nearest airport: ~$8. These are modeled estimates, not live fares — always confirm on the search page.
Departure airports near Chicago
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to MIA | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORD — Chicago | 0.6 mi / 1m | $80 | $329 | $410 |
| MDW — Chicago | 17.8 mi / 24m | $70 | $332 | $402 |
| RFD — Rockford | 74.5 mi / 1h 11m | $90 | $377 | $467 |
Arrival airports near Miami
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from ORD | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIA — Miami | 0.5 mi / 1m | $14 | $329 | $343 |
| FLL — Fort Lauderdale | 24.5 mi / 30m | $62 | $319 | $381 |
| PBI — West Palm Beach | 73.5 mi / 1h 10m | $167 | $344 | $511 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 1415 miles, 23h 37m, and an estimated $248 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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