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

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There are 7 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Evanston 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 59m
    $156–383

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

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    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FLL - ORD
    6h 35m
    $108–353

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2401
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    30h 12m
    $219–383

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    46h 57m
    $1,116–1,715

  5. Drive  1,316.2 mi

    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Evanstoncar car 1,316.2 mi
    23h 14m
    $225–325

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

    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
    6h 33m
    $118–376

  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
    7h 16m
    $180–506

Fort Lauderdale to Evanston by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration30h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$219Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,196.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Paulina & Howard Terminal via Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & State, and Washington & Wabash in around 30h 12m.

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