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

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane FLL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    7h 9m
    $109–495

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

    cheapest
    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
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    7h 41m
    $106–468

  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
    32h 51m
    $208–409

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train Up-N
    2d
    $631–1,318

  5. Drive 1,340.5 mi

    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Great Lakescar car 1,340.5 mi
    23h 39m
    $245–354

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

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FLL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    7h 36m
    $189–565

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

    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
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    8h 4m
    $171–718

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

    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
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    9h 16m
    $126–539

Fort Lauderdale to Great Lakes by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration32h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$208Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,218.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Great Lakes via Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Ida B Wells Drive & Wabash, Rogers & Paulina, Howard CTA Station, Highland Park Metra Station, and Highland Park in around 32h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Great Lakes via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 2d.

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