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

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There are 8 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Joliet 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 LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 57m
    $109–475

  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 LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 29m
    $106–458

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    31h 35m
    $213–404

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    47h 59m
    $668–1,350

  5. Drive 1,304.9 mi

    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Jolietcar car 1,304.9 mi
    23h 12m
    $239–344

  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 LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 30m
    $189–615

  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 LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 59m
    $171–768

  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 LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    9h 11m
    $126–519

Fort Lauderdale to Joliet by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration31h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$213Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,225.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Pace Transit Center via Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Union Station in around 31h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Joliet via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Jackson & Dearborn, and LaSalle Street in around 47h 59m.

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