There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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
4h 24m$132–655Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane ORD - MIA
- Take the bus from Miami Airport to Fort Lauderdale Airportbus
6h 23m$168–768Bus
- 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
30h 49m$213–401Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
46h 46m$648–1,339Fly 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
4h 50m$182–605Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Miami International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane MDW - MIA
- Take the bus from Miami Airport to Fort Lauderdale Airportbus
6h 4m$138–618Drive 1,308.2 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL)car 1,308.2 mi
23h 3m$239–345
Chicago to Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) is to bus which costs $210 - $410 and takes 30h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $130 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL). However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Airport/Rental Car Center via Atlanta Bus Station, Broward Boulevard/Southwest 22nd Avenue and Central Terminal Bay C1 - Route 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Fort Lauderdale Airport Station via Fort Lauderdale Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 46m.
The distance between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) is 1187 miles. The road distance is 1315.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) without a car is to bus which takes 30h 49m and costs $210 - $410.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL), including transfers.
Chicago to Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $410 and takes 30h 49m, you could also train, which costs $650 - $1,400 and takes 46h 46m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL), 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 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 49m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport via Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport via Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport via Knoxville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–430
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
- $600–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Miami Airport to Fort Lauderdale Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Miami Airport to Fort Lauderdale Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- RedCoach
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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–190
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–180
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 3:22 AM in Chicago and 4:22 AM in Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL).
Chicago to Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) is 1316 miles. It takes approximately 23h 3m to drive from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL).
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