How much does a train ticket cost from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

The cheapest train tickets from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale start from €119. The average price for this train route is around €228. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

The average train journey time from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale is 1d 21h, covering a distance of 1881 km. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 21h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Chicago to Fort Lauderdale route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale departs at 18:40. And the latest train departs at 18:40.

Train Chicago to Fort Lauderdale from €114 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale on 28 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 22h	18:06	Tri-Rail Station	Cheapest
18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 21h	17:31	Tri-Rail Station	Fastest
18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 21h	17:31	Tri-Rail Station	No tags
18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 22h	18:06	Tri-Rail Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale on 29 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 21h	17:31	Tri-Rail Station	CheapestFastest
18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 21h	17:31	Tri-Rail Station	No tags
18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 22h	18:06	Tri-Rail Station	No tags
18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 22h	18:06	Tri-Rail Station	No tags
17:55	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 23h	18:06	Tri-Rail Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale on 30 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 22h	18:06	Tri-Rail Station	Cheapest
18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 21h	17:31	Tri-Rail Station	Fastest
18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 21h	17:31	Tri-Rail Station	No tags
18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 22h	18:06	Tri-Rail Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale on 31 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 21h	17:31	Tri-Rail Station	CheapestFastest
18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 21h	17:31	Tri-Rail Station	No tags
18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 22h	18:06	Tri-Rail Station	No tags
18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 22h	18:06	Tri-Rail Station	No tags
17:55	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 23h	18:06	Tri-Rail Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale on 1 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 21h	17:31	Tri-Rail Station	CheapestFastest
18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 21h	17:31	Tri-Rail Station	No tags
18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 22h	18:06	Tri-Rail Station	No tags
18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 22h	18:06	Tri-Rail Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale on 2 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 21h	17:31	Tri-Rail Station	CheapestFastest
18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 21h	17:31	Tri-Rail Station	No tags
18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 22h	18:06	Tri-Rail Station	No tags
18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 22h	18:06	Tri-Rail Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 09:34 CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Fort Lauderdale. The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just €80, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

34bus per day

1d 9hAverage duration

1881 kmDistance

47kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price€80 - €327	Average duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 47kg CO₂e
Train	Average price€119 - €607	Average duration1d 21h	CO₂ emissions 171kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,751 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 5751 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at €119

Amtrak Chicago Fort Lauderdale recent customer reviews

Everything was fine except for that the whole train car was freezing.

Hayley H.

23 March 2025

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?
The cheapest train tickets from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale start from €119. The average price for this train route is around €228. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?
The average train journey time from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale is 1d 21h, covering a distance of 1881 km. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 21h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Chicago to Fort Lauderdale route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?
The earliest train from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale departs at 18:40. And the latest train departs at 18:40.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

26/01

No data

27/01

€327

Today

€345

29/01

€245

30/01

€288

31/01

€245

01/02

€245

02/02

€245

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale was searched and found on 29 Jan 2026 with a price of €245

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

You can expect to pay from €245 to €1,195 for a train ticket from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €245, which is on 2026-01-29.