There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane MDW - FLL
5h 7m$154–378Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to President Donald J. Trump International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI)plane ORD - PBI
- Take the train from West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdaletrain
7h 41m$122–524Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ridebus FlixBus N2401
29h 45m$202–346Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
45h 51m$500–1,200Drive 1,302.9 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Fort Lauderdalecar 1,302.9 mi
22h 55m$238–344Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane ORD - FLL
5h 34m$184–478Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane ORD - MIA
- Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain
6h 15m$176–711Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Miami International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane MDW - MIA
- Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain
5h 53m$136–661
Chicago to Fort Lauderdale by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale is to fly which costs $150 - $380 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $150 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Fort Lauderdale. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45h 51m.
The distance between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale is 1192 miles. The road distance is 1310.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale without a car is to bus which takes 29h 45m and costs $200 - $350.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, including transfers.
Chicago to Fort Lauderdale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Fort Lauderdale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $150 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $350 and takes 29h 45m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 45h 51m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride via Atlanta Bus Station in around 29h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport via Greenville/Spartanburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport via Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to President Donald J. Trump International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to President Donald J. Trump International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Fort Lauderdale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Fort Lauderdale is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 11:31 AM in Chicago and 12:31 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Chicago to Fort Lauderdale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Fort Lauderdale is 1311 miles. It takes approximately 22h 55m to drive from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale.
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