Orlando trip from Chicago Midway (MDW): what 5 nights cost
For 2 travelers, a 5-night Orlando trip from Chicago Midway (MDW) runs about $2,224 to $2,494 with the round-trip flight, hotel, food and things to do. Here are three ways to spend it.
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| Plan | Flight | Hotel | Flight | Hotel | Food | Things to do | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best trip | Southwest non-stop | SpringHill Suites Orlando Theme Parks · 3★ | $450 | $800 | $800 | $444 | $2,494 |
| Best value | Spirit non-stop (budget fare) | International Drive budget hotel · 2★ | $350 | $400 | $800 | $744 | $2,294 |
| Least cash | JetBlue non-stop | SpringHill Suites Orlando Theme Parks · 3★ | $460 | $800 | $800 | $164 | $2,224 |
Best trip skips budget airlines, Basic Economy and hostels. Best value and Least cash may use them to save money.
The Best trip, day by day
Day 1
- EPCOT$280 for 2
Day 2
- Gatorland$70 for 2
- 4 Rivers SmokehouseOrder: Smoked brisket · in your food budget
Day 3
- ICON Park wheel$60 for 2
- Hawkers Asian street foodOrder: Roti canai · in your food budget
Day 4
- Boma African buffetOrder: Zebra domes for dessert · $34 for 2 over your food budget
Day 5
- East End MarketOrder: Graze the market stalls · in your food budget
Flights from Chicago Midway (MDW)
Round trip for 2.
| Airline | Stops | Time each way | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit non-stop | non-stop | 2h 39m | $350 |
| Delta Basic Economy via Atlanta | 1 stop | 4h 54m | $390 |
| United Basic Economy via Washington | 1 stop | 5h 35m | $390 |
| American via Charlotte | 1 stop | 5h 01m | $440 |
| Southwest non-stop | non-stop | 2h 39m | $450 |
| JetBlue non-stop | non-stop | 2h 39m | $460 |
| Delta via Atlanta | 1 stop | 4h 54m | $470 |
Food: about $80 a person a day
Breakfast$14
Lunch$18
Dinner$38
Snacks and coffee$10
Restaurants worth the trip
- Boma African buffetOrder: Zebra domes for dessert · about $55 a person
- Victoria & Albert'sOrder: The tasting menu · about $250 a person
- Hawkers Asian street foodOrder: Roti canai · about $25 a person
- 4 Rivers SmokehouseOrder: Smoked brisket · about $20 a person
- East End MarketOrder: Graze the market stalls · about $18 a person
Questions
How much is a 5-night trip to Orlando from Chicago Midway (MDW)?
About $2,224 to $2,494 for 2 travelers, including the round-trip flight, 5 nights of hotel, food and things to do.
What's the cheapest flight from Chicago Midway (MDW) to Orlando?
Spirit non-stop at about $350 round trip for 2.
How much should I budget for food in Orlando?
About $80 a person a day at mid-range places, or $800 for 2 over 5 days.
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