outward: Sep 10, 2020
inbound: Sep 13, 2020Average flight duration: 5h35m (flight with stopovers)
With a drive of over 16 hours between Chicago and Tampa, the equivalent 2h 35m flight provides a quick way to travel between the two US cities. Not only is flying faster but, with the large number of low-cost airlines operating flights along the route from Chicago to Tampa, it can be a cheap option too. These include Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines; regular airlines such as American Airlines and United Airlines also operate flights from Chicago to Tampa for those wishing to travel in comfort. Flights depart from either Chicago O'Hare International Airport or Chicago Midway International Airport, and touch down in Tampa International Airport.
Tampa, located in Florida on the Tampa Bay, is known as a family friendly vacation destination. Children will likely enjoy attractions such as Aventure Island, the Glazer Children's Museum and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Meanwhile, Tampa is also home to interesting museums such as the SS American Victory (a WWII victory ship with a museum on board) and the Tampa Museum of Art. Finish a day spent exploring Tampa with dinner and drinks in the historic neighborhood of Ybor City.