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How to get fromChicago to Fort Lauderdaleby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane MDW - FLL
    5h 7m
    $134–658

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2512 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ridebus bus Greyhound US0630
    28h 35m
    $215–416

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    45h 51m
    $650–1,400

  4. Drive 1,304.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Fort Lauderdalecar car 1,304.4 mi
    22h 55m
    $239–344

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane ORD - FLL
    5h 33m
    $214–608

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane ORD - MIA
    2. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain train
    6h 17m
    $166–761

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Miami International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane MDW - MIA
    2. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain train
    5h 58m
    $136–611

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to President Donald J. Trump International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI)plane plane ORD - PBI
    2. Take the train from West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdaletrain train
    7h 41m
    $146–614

Chicago to Fort Lauderdale by bus

Calendar24Weekly Buses
Duration28h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$215Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,185.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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 28h 35m.

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