There are 8 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane FLL - MDW
5h 11m$154–378Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MIA - MDW
5h 37m$101–471Bus
- Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2401
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
29h 10m$196–339Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
46h 2m$500–1,200Drive 1,303.7 mi
- Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Chicagocar 1,303.7 mi
22h 54m$238–344Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FLL - ORD
5h 41m$184–478Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MIA - ORD
6h 1m$176–711Train to President Donald J. Trump International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Fort Lauderdale to West Palm Beachtrain
- Fly from President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PBI - ORD
7h 11m$116–502
Fort Lauderdale to Chicago by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago is to fly which costs $150 - $380 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $150 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46h 2m.
The distance between Fort Lauderdale and Chicago is 1192 miles. The road distance is 1311.3 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 29h 10m and costs $190 - $340.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago, including transfers.
Fort Lauderdale to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride station.
Fort Lauderdale to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $150 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $340 and takes 29h 10m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 46h 2m.
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 29h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–420
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Greenville/Spartanburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from President Donald J. Trump International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Fort Lauderdale to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Fort Lauderdale. It is currently 8:33 PM in Fort Lauderdale and 7:33 PM in Chicago.
Fort Lauderdale to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Lauderdale to Chicago is 1311 miles. It takes approximately 22h 54m to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago.
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