Florida Dan

Hi, My father has a rifle he wants to give me the next time I fly up to Chicago. I do not have a FOID card as I'm a Florida resident. Florida does not have gun owner ID cards. I would like to fly it back to Florida rather than ship it as it's cheaper than shipping & FFL. But, I want to be legal so I'll do whatever it takes. Can anyone give me any advice? I understand the airline requirements for a locked case and unloaded weapon. Thank you, Dan