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Compare all timetables for the bus from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today
$151
tomorrow
$118
Saturday
$113
Sunday
Monday
$110
Tuesday
$139
Wednesday

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 31h 20m 1:50 PM Fort Lauderdale, FL Sheridan St 8:10 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $151
FlixBus 29h 15m 3:55 PM Fort Lauderdale, FL Greyhound Bus Station 8:10 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $151
FlixBus 41h 5m 3:55 PM Fort Lauderdale, FL Greyhound Bus Station 8:00 AM Chicago Union Station  Economy $153
Greyhound US 45h 25m 5:20 PM Fort Lauderdale, FL Greyhound Bus Station 1:45 PM Chicago Union Station  Economy $159
  • Did you know that if you travel from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago via Orlando, FL, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      29h 20m
      0
      7:35 PM
      Fort Lauderdale, FL
      Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R
      10:40 PM
      Orlando, FL
      Florida Mall
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $26
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • FlixBus
      26h 0m
      0
      10:55 PM
      Orlando, FL
      Bus Station
      11:55 PM
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $108
    Travel time is 1h 5m longer, but you will save $17

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 33h 40m 9:45 AM Fort Lauderdale, FL Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R 6:25 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $118
FlixBus 34h 45m 1:50 PM Fort Lauderdale, FL Sheridan St 11:35 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $120
FlixBus 32h 40m 3:55 PM Fort Lauderdale, FL Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R 11:35 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $120
Greyhound US 35h 0m 8:25 AM Fort Lauderdale, FL Sheridan St 6:25 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $123
Greyhound US 31h 35m 5:20 PM Fort Lauderdale, FL Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R 11:55 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $126

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 31h 35m 5:20 PM Fort Lauderdale, FL Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R 11:55 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $113
Greyhound US 35h 0m 8:25 AM Fort Lauderdale, FL Sheridan St 6:25 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $114
FlixBus 34h 45m 1:50 PM Fort Lauderdale, FL Sheridan St 11:35 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $115
FlixBus 32h 40m 3:55 PM Fort Lauderdale, FL Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R 11:35 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $115
FlixBus 33h 40m 9:45 AM Fort Lauderdale, FL Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R 6:25 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $116

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 32h 40m 3:55 PM Fort Lauderdale, FL Greyhound Bus Station 11:35 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $110
Greyhound US 31h 35m 5:20 PM Fort Lauderdale, FL Greyhound Bus Station 11:55 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $111
FlixBus 34h 45m 1:50 PM Fort Lauderdale, FL Sheridan St 11:35 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $111
FlixBus 39h 15m 7:35 PM Fort Lauderdale, FL Greyhound Bus Station 9:50 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $121
Greyhound US 35h 0m 8:25 AM Fort Lauderdale, FL Sheridan St 6:25 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $125

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 31h 35m 5:20 PM Fort Lauderdale, FL Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R 11:55 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $139
FlixBus 34h 45m 1:50 PM Fort Lauderdale, FL Sheridan St 11:35 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $140
FlixBus 32h 40m 3:55 PM Fort Lauderdale, FL Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R 11:35 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $140
Greyhound US 34h 49m 12:01 AM Fort Lauderdale, FL Sheridan St 9:50 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $151
Greyhound US 34h 20m 12:30 AM Fort Lauderdale, FL Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R 9:50 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $151

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago is $106 on 9/12/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Chicago

See here how frequent the connections between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Chicago are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 31 daily buses from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Chicago.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 39 buses from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Chicago, with 16 offers.

Facts about the bus from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 22 times every day by bus from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago starting from $106!

Cheapest Bus $106
Fastest Bus 28h 15m
Earliest Bus 1:50 PM
Latest Bus 11:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes 22 Ø
Distance 1,169.4 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago

Every day, 22 buses from 2 bus companies leave Fort Lauderdale, FL for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 08/23
Monday 08/24
Tuesday 08/25
Wednesday 08/26
Thursday 08/27
$150
Friday 08/28
$118
Saturday 08/29
$117
Sunday 08/30
Monday 08/31
$151
Tuesday 09/01
$143
Wednesday 09/02
Thursday 09/03
$150
Friday 09/04
$134
Saturday 09/05
$128
Sunday 09/06
Monday 09/07
$128
Tuesday 09/08
$117
Wednesday 09/09
$120
Thursday 09/10
$128
Friday 09/11
$132
Saturday 09/12
$106
Sunday 09/13
$122
Monday 09/14
Tuesday 09/15
$111
Wednesday 09/16
Thursday 09/17
Friday 09/18
$121
Saturday 09/19

The cheapest time to travel from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $106, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $128.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago, with $106. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $121.

How to save money travelling from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago

These are the most booked bus companies between Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago from our users.

Greyhound US from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago

Greyhound US

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago:

Cheapest Price $111
Fastest Bus 30h 35m
Earliest Bus 5:20 PM
Last Bus 5:20 PM
Daily Connections 10 Ø
Found on 8/2/2026

All bus stations and stops in Fort Lauderdale, FL and Chicago

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Fort Lauderdale, FL and Chicago.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago? Or which bus companies serve the route Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago bus

How much does a Fort Lauderdale, FL Chicago bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $106 and takes 31h 40m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $106 and $184. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Chicago.

On average, how many connections are available from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago each day?

Every day, the Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 22 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago take?

The fastest bus from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago is offered by FlixBus and takes 28h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $151. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago?

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from Fort Lauderdale, FL starts at 1:50 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from Fort Lauderdale, FL for Chicago starts at 11:35 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Fort Lauderdale, FL Chicago route?

When traveling by bus from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Chicago by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Fort Lauderdale, FL Chicago bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Fort Lauderdale, FL Chicago bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 22 daily trips between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Chicago. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago?

Prices and availability for 22 trips between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Chicago change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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