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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, FL by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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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
    4h 30m
    $132–655

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ridebus bus FlixBus N2401
    30h 49m
    $215–415

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    47h
    $668–1,345

  4. Drive 1,308 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, FLcar car 1,308 mi
    23h 2m
    $239–345

  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
    4h 55m
    $182–605

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane ORD - MIA
    2. Take the bus from Miami Airport to Fort Lauderdale Airportbus bus
    6h 27m
    $168–768

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane MDW - MIA
    2. Take the bus from Miami Airport to Fort Lauderdale Airportbus bus
    6h 8m
    $138–618

Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, FL by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration30h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$215Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,180.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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 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.

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