Bus Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago: Compare prices and save money

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 Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

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$201

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	32h 0m	4:00 PM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	11:00 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$169	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) at 12/23/2025 4:00:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 0m
Greyhound US	31h 30m	5:20 PM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	11:50 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$169	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) at 12/23/2025 5:20:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 30m
FlixBus	34h 0m	2:00 PM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Sheridan St	11:00 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$174	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sheridan St, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) at 12/23/2025 2:00:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $174 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 0m
FlixBus	30h 55m	7:45 AM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Sheridan St	1:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$184	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sheridan St, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) at 12/23/2025 7:45:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $184 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 55m
Greyhound US	34h 55m	11:55 PM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Sheridan St	9:50 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$188	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Sheridan St, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) at 12/23/2025 11:55:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $188 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	31h 50m	5:20 PM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	12:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$201	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) at 12/26/2025 5:20:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/28/2025 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $201 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 50m
Greyhound US	32h 0m	8:15 AM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Sheridan St	3:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$213	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Sheridan St, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) at 12/26/2025 8:15:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/27/2025 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $213 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 0m
FlixBus	31h 25m	7:45 AM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Sheridan St	2:10 PM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$214	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sheridan St, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) at 12/26/2025 7:45:00 AM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/27/2025 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $214 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 25m
FlixBus	31h 50m	7:45 AM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Sheridan St	2:35 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$214	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sheridan St, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) at 12/26/2025 7:45:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/27/2025 2:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $214 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 50m
Greyhound US	33h 5m	11:55 PM	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Sheridan St	8:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$227	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Sheridan St, Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA) at 12/26/2025 11:55:00 PM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/28/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $227 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 5m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago is $160 on 1/2/2026. 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.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily buses from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 12 daily coaches between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 11 buses from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago, while Night sees the fewest connections between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Chicago, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 16 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 $160!

Cheapest Bus	$160
Fastest Bus	28h 10m
Earliest Bus	12:30 AM
Latest Bus	11:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	16 Ø
Distance	1,169.4 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago

Every day, 16 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 12/20/2025 and for the following days.

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$169

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Friday 12/26

$201

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Sunday 12/28

$211

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$160

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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 $160, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $169.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago, with $160. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $188.

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.

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.

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

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

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 $160 and takes 31h 0m 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 $160 and $261. 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 16 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 Greyhound US and takes 28h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $189. 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 12:30 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from Fort Lauderdale, FL for Chicago starts at 11:55 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 Greyhound US and FlixBus. 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: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

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?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Fort Lauderdale, FL and to Chicago

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