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Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Lakeland. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Chicago to Lakeland, FL: Trip Overview
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Based on 5563 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $238
Chicago to Lakeland Train
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The cheapest trip from Chicago to Lakeland, FL was searched and found on Nov 3, 2025 with a price of $273To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to Lakeland, FL, as early as possible.
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Train Travel Tips
Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Chicago to Lakeland is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Lakeland you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Chicago and Lakeland, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
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Did you know?
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.
Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.
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