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Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, FL buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale, FL takes 31h 45m and the fastest bus takes 30h 36m. There is at least one bus per day from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, FL. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

31h 45m
Duration
1,388 mi
Distance
$301
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, FL bus times

Buses run once daily between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale, FL. The service departs Chicago at 6:10 AM in the morning, which arrives into Fort Lauderdale, FL at 13:46:00. All services require a transfer at Atlanta Bus Station and take an average of 31h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USABroward County TransitBroward County Transit30h 36m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USABroward County TransitBroward County Transit30h 36m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAFlixbus USABroward County TransitBroward County Transit30h 36m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USABroward County TransitBroward County Transit30h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USABroward County TransitBroward County Transit31h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USABroward County TransitBroward County Transit30h 36m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, FL? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, FL.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,388.2 mi
  • Duration: 31h 45m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Airport/Rental Car Center via Atlanta Bus Station, Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride, Broward Boulevard/Southwest 22nd Avenue, Central Terminal -, and Central Terminal Bay C1 - Route 1 in around 30h 38m.

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