The average bus between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale, FL takes 33h 24m and the fastest bus takes 30h 45m. The bus service runs several times 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.
Buses run twice daily between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale, FL. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 1:00 PM which arrives into Fort Lauderdale, FL at 11:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Atlanta Bus Station and take an average of 33h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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32h 10m • 3 changes
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34h 32m • 3 changes
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34h 32m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, FL. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Fort Lauderdale, FL station via Atlanta Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 24m.
Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, FL bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, FL bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride station.
The distance between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale, FL is 1,886 km. The road distance is 2,230 km.
You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Airport/Rental Car Center via Atlanta Bus Station, Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride, Southwest 22nd Avenue/Southwest 1st Street -, Central Terminal -, and Central Terminal Bay C1 - Route 1 in around 29h 49m.