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How to get fromFort Lauderdale to Chicagoby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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

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    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane FLL - MDW
    5h 11m
    $104–458

  2. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MIA - MDW
    5h 42m
    $101–441

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0630
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2512 / ...
    27h 31m
    $212–413

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    46h 2m
    $650–1,400

  5. Drive 1,305.1 mi

    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Chicagocar car 1,305.1 mi
    22h 54m
    $239–344

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

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FLL - ORD
    5h 42m
    $214–608

  7. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MIA - ORD
    6h 11m
    $166–761

  8. Train to President Donald J. Trump International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale to West Palm Beachtrain train
    2. Fly from President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PBI - ORD
    7h 23m
    $126–512

Fort Lauderdale to Chicago by bus

Calendar24Weekly Buses
Duration27h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$212Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,185 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Allegiant Air fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Chicago Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station in around 27h 31m.

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