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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: August 11 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Chicago (Union Station), ILArrival time: August 13 atDestination city: Fort LauderdaleDestination location: Tri-Rail StationOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: - Departure time: August 11 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Chicago (Union Station), ILArrival time: August 13 atDestination city: Fort LauderdaleDestination location: Tri-Rail StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: August 11 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Chicago (Union Station), ILArrival time: August 13 atDestination city: Fort LauderdaleDestination location: Tri-Rail StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: August 11 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Chicago (Union Station), ILArrival time: August 13 atDestination city: Fort LauderdaleDestination location: Tri-Rail StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Fort LauderdaleAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Fort Lauderdale. The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $91, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Chicago to Fort Lauderdale: Trip Overview
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Based on 5382 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $139
Amtrak Chicago Fort Lauderdale recent customer reviews
Everything was fine except for that the whole train car was freezing.
Hayley H.
Chicago to Fort Lauderdale Train
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The cheapest trip from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale was searched and found on Aug 11, 2025 with a price of $236To 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 $236 to $2,505 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 $236 which is on 2025-08-11.
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Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Fort Lauderdale.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Fort Lauderdale, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale.
Did you know?
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
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