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

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There are 9 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Rockford by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FLL - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    7h 14m
    $219–713

  2. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport

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    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)plane plane FLL - RFD
    4h 54m
    $136–522

  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 W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    32h 26m
    $247–462

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    2d 1h
    $693–1,401

  5. Drive 1,389.1 mi

    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Rockfordcar car 1,389.1 mi
    23h 56m
    $254–367

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

    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 bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    7h 43m
    $201–866

  7. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane FLL - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    8h 12m
    $143–531

  8. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    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 bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    8h 43m
    $140–514

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

    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 bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus
    8h 54m
    $156–617

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration3h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,263 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Rockford via Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal in around 32h 26m. Alternatively, Allegiant Air flies from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) twice a week.

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