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How to get fromJoliet to Fort Lauderdaleby train, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane ORD - FLL
    6h 49m
    $190–615

  2. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane MDW - FLL
    6h
    $140–662

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2512
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ridebus bus FlixBus N2401
    31h 2m
    $204–415

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    47h 52m
    $662–1,424

  5. Drive 1,304.8 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Fort Lauderdalecar car 1,304.8 mi
    23h 10m
    $239–344

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

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane ORD - MIA
    3. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain train
    7h 34m
    $172–768

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

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane MDW - MIA
    3. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain train
    6h 52m
    $142–615

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

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI)plane plane ORD - PBI
    3. Take the train from West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdaletrain train
    8h 58m
    $142–621

Joliet to Fort Lauderdale by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration31h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$204Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,248.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride via Herion Way at Wheeler, Pace Harvey TC Bay A, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, Chicago, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 31h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Joliet Gateway Center to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 47h 52m.

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