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

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There are 7 ways to get from Rockford to Fort Lauderdale by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane RFD - FLL
    3h 49m
    $137–532

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ridebus bus
    33h 13m
    $240–464

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2d 1h
    $690–1,464

  4. Drive 1,389 mi

    1. Drive from Rockford to Fort Lauderdalecar car 1,389 mi
    23h 46m
    $254–367

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane ORD - FLL
    6h 8m
    $219–658

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

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    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
    6h 52m
    $201–811

  7. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane MDW - FLL
    7h 20m
    $173–718

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) flights

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Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,235.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

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

Allegiant Air flies from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rockford to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride via 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 33h 13m.

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