How much is the bus ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago start from $167. The average price for this route is around $244. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?

The average bus travel time from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago is 1d 8h, covering a distance of 1881 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 5h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Fort Lauderdale to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 34 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?

A bus trip from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago generates an estimated 47 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Fort Lauderdale to Chicago from $157 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Fort Lauderdale to Chicago on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:20pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	1d 7h	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:20pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	1d 7h	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	1d 13h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	11:55pm	Hollywood, Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station	1d 9h	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	11:55pm	Hollywood, Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station	1d 8h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Fort Lauderdale to Chicago on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:20pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	1d 7h	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	4:00pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	1d 5h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:45am	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	1d 11h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	12:30am	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	1d 8h	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:45am	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	2d 5h	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Fort Lauderdale to Chicago on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:20pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	1d 7h	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	4:00pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	1d 5h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:45am	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	1d 11h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	12:30am	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	1d 8h	8:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:45am	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	1d 23h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Fort Lauderdale to Chicago on December 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:30am	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	1d 10h	9:50am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	4:00pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	1d 5h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:45am	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	1d 11h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	12:30am	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	1d 8h	8:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:45am	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	1d 23h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Fort Lauderdale to Chicago on December 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	1d 13h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Cheapest
	Bus	4:00pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	1d 5h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:45am	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	1d 11h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	12:30am	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	1d 8h	8:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:45am	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	1d 23h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Fort Lauderdale to Chicago on December 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:20pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	1d 7h	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	4:00pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	1d 5h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:45am	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	1d 11h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	12:30am	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	1d 8h	8:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:45am	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	1d 23h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 8 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $167, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

34bus per day

1d 8hAverage Duration

1881 kmDistance

47kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$167 - $615	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 47kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$199 - $3,936	Average Duration2d	CO₂ emissions 171kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Fort Lauderdale and Chicago?

Stops in Fort Lauderdale

A
Broward Blvd Park & Ride, 299 NW 22nd ave
299 NW 22nd ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33311
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B
Greyhound Station
515 NE 3rd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
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C
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
Visit page
D
Port Everglades Terminal 21
Port Everglades Terminal 21, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA
E
Port Everglades Cruise Terminal
1850 Eller Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
F
Port Everglades Cruise Port
1850 Eller Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,411 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,489 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago start from $167. The average price for this route is around $244. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?
The average bus travel time from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago is 1d 8h, covering a distance of 1881 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 5h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Fort Lauderdale to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 34 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?
A bus trip from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago generates an estimated 47 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-29

$548

11-30

$629

Today

$460

12-02

$292

12-03

$237

12-04

$235

12-05

$241

12-06

$238

The cheapest trip from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $235

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $235 to $808 for a bus ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $235 which is on 2025-12-04.