Bus Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, FL - Compare all Companies

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

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

today

$100

tomorrow

$90

Tuesday

Wednesday

$103

Thursday

Friday

$89

Saturday

$100

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	30h 15m	1:30 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:45 PM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R	Economy	$100	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/26/2026 1:30:00 PM to Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 15m
FlixBus	31h 40m	1:30 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	10:10 PM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Sheridan St	Economy	$100	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/26/2026 1:30:00 PM to Sheridan St, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 40m
FlixBus	31h 30m	6:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	3:10 AM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R	Economy	$101	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/26/2026 6:40:00 PM to Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 30m
Greyhound US	33h 30m	10:15 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	8:45 PM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R	Economy	$115	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 7/26/2026 10:15:00 AM to Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $115 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 30m
Greyhound US	29h 35m	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	12:45 PM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R	Economy	$116	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/26/2026 6:10:00 AM to Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 35m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	31h 30m	6:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	3:10 AM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R	Economy	$90	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 6:40:00 PM to Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 30m
FlixBus	30h 20m	5:25 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	12:45 PM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R	Economy	$91	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 5:25:00 AM to Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 20m
FlixBus	35h 5m	5:25 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	5:30 PM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Sheridan St	Economy	$91	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 5:25:00 AM to Sheridan St, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 5m
Greyhound US	29h 35m	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	12:45 PM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R	Economy	$109	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 6:10:00 AM to Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 35m
Greyhound US	34h 20m	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	5:30 PM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Sheridan St	Economy	$110	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 6:10:00 AM to Sheridan St, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	31h 30m	6:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	3:10 AM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R	Economy	$103	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/29/2026 6:40:00 PM to Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 3:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 30m
FlixBus	40h 40m	11:50 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	5:30 PM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Sheridan St	Economy	$104	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/29/2026 11:50:00 PM to Sheridan St, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 40m
FlixBus	35h 55m	11:50 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	12:45 PM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R	Economy	$105	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/29/2026 11:50:00 PM to Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 55m
Greyhound US	29h 35m	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	12:45 PM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R	Economy	$126	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/29/2026 6:10:00 AM to Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 35m
Greyhound US	34h 20m	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	5:30 PM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Sheridan St	Economy	$126	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/29/2026 6:10:00 AM to Sheridan St, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	30h 15m	1:30 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:45 PM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R	Economy	$89	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/31/2026 1:30:00 PM to Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 15m
FlixBus	32h 45m	1:30 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	11:15 PM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Sheridan St	Economy	$89	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/31/2026 1:30:00 PM to Sheridan St, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 45m
FlixBus	31h 30m	6:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	3:10 AM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R	Economy	$93	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/31/2026 6:40:00 PM to Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 3:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 30m
Greyhound US	29h 35m	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	12:45 PM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R	Economy	$114	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/31/2026 6:10:00 AM to Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 35m
Greyhound US	34h 20m	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	5:30 PM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Sheridan St	Economy	$114	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/31/2026 6:10:00 AM to Sheridan St, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	31h 40m	1:30 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	10:10 PM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Sheridan St	Economy	$100	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/1/2026 1:30:00 PM to Sheridan St, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 40m
FlixBus	31h 30m	6:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	3:10 AM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R	Economy	$101	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/1/2026 6:40:00 PM to Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 8/3/2026 3:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 30m
FlixBus	30h 15m	1:30 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:45 PM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R	Economy	$104	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/1/2026 1:30:00 PM to Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 15m
Greyhound US	34h 55m	10:15 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	10:10 PM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Sheridan St	Economy	$123	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 8/1/2026 10:15:00 AM to Sheridan St, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 55m
Greyhound US	36h 55m	10:50 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	12:45 PM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R	Economy	$126	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/1/2026 10:50:00 PM to Broward Blvd Tri-Rail Station/P&R, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) arriving at 8/3/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, FL is $89 on 7/31/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale, FL

See here how frequent the connections between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale, FL are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 30 daily buses from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, FL. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 16 daily coaches between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale, FL.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 53 buses from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, FL, while Night sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale, FL, with 10 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, FL

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 22 times every day by bus from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, FL in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, FL starting from $89!

Cheapest Bus	$89
Fastest Bus	30h 0m
Earliest Bus	6:10 AM
Latest Bus	11:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	22 Ø
Distance	1,169.4 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, FL

Every day, 22 buses from 2 bus companies leave Chicago for Fort Lauderdale, FL: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

$100

Monday 07/27

$118

Tuesday 07/28

Wednesday 07/29

$103

Thursday 07/30

$99

Friday 07/31

$89

Saturday 08/01

$144

Sunday 08/02

$135

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$145

Friday 08/07

$98

Saturday 08/08

$140

Sunday 08/09

$98

Monday 08/10

$137

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

$96

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

$116

Monday 08/17

Tuesday 08/18

$126

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

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

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, FL, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $89, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, FL. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $100.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, FL, with $89. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $109.

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

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 Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, FL 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 Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, FL, 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 Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, FL are also emptier.

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

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

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Bus Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

Greyhound Bus Station

NE 3rd St 515

Port Everglades

Eller Dr 1850

Sheridan St

Sheridan Street

Fort Lauderdale Bus Stop

Brightline Fort Lauderdale Bus Station

Northwest 2nd Avenue 117

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

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

FAQs about the Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, FL bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $89 and takes 31h 15m to reach Fort Lauderdale, FL. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $89 and $177. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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

Every day, the Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, FL 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 Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, FL take?

The fastest bus from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, FL is offered by Greyhound US and takes 30h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $120. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Fort Lauderdale, FL from Chicago starts at 6:10 AM. 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 Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, FL?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Fort Lauderdale, FL starts at 11:50 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 Chicago Fort Lauderdale, FL route?

When traveling by bus from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, FL, 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 Chicago and Fort Lauderdale, FL?

You can check all the direct connections between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale, FL 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 Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, FL 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 Chicago Fort Lauderdale, FL 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 Chicago Fort Lauderdale, FL 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 Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, FL on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Chicago and to Fort Lauderdale, FL

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Chicago and to Fort Lauderdale, FL. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!