The train between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale takes 45h 51m. There is at least one train per day from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale. The earliest departure is at 6:40 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Chicago is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Fort Lauderdale at 5:31 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 45h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago station and arriving at Fort Lauderdale station. Services depart once daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 45h 51m.
Chicago to Fort Lauderdale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Fort Lauderdale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station.
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The distance between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale is 1,880.7 km. The road distance is 3,263 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $650–1,400 and the journey takes 45h 51m.