Fort Lauderdale to Chicago Flights

Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport

CheapTickets makes it easy to find the best flights from Fort Lauderdale that work around your schedule and your budget. When you search for flights, you get access to all airlines operating out of the Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport. The airport is just three miles from downtown Fort Lauderdale, and it's close to Hollywood and around 30 miles from Miami. More than 20 airlines offer flights from the airport, including Spirit Airlines, Delta Connection and United Airlines.

Airport Parking Options

Parking at the airport is easy because it offers a large parking garage. Economy spaces charge a flat rate of $7.50 per day, while hourly spaces are $36 per day. You can also find daily spaces available for $15 per day and valet parking for $21 per day. Look for the color-coded garage symbols, which help you remember where you parked.

Low-Fare Transportation

The GO Airport Shuttle provides a cheap way to get to the airport. The shuttle picks you up at home, and you split the cost of the ride with other people traveling to the airport. Broward County Transportation is even cheaper, and you can ride the bus for less than $2. You also have the option of taking a taxi, and up to five people can ride for one fee. The taxis have the fee clearly written on the inside or outside of the vehicle.

Restaurants in the Terminals

Each of the four terminals at the airport has restaurants available for travelers. Terminal 1 is home to Seattle's Best Coffee and Cuban Corner, which serves authentic Cuban sandwiches and other dishes, while Terminal 2 has restaurants like Dunkin' Donuts and Sushi Maki. With so many inexpensive restaurants on-site, the hardest part about eating before your flight is picking which restaurant to try. When you need domestic or international flights from Fort Lauderdale that won't leave you strapped for cash, book your flight with CheapTickets.

Airports in Chicago

Finding bargain flights to Chicago is a breeze with CheapTickets. The website helps the budget planner find the best deals with a few clicks of a mouse. If you're flying to Chicago, the third largest city in the United States, you'll land at one of the two major airports in the city: O'Hare International Airport or Chicago Midway International Airport. The latter serves primarily domestic destinations. Chicago O'Hare International Airport is situated in the northwestern part of the city, 17 miles from downtown Chicago. It is primarily serviced by two major airlines: United Airlines and American Airlines.

Transportation from O'Hare

You have quite a few transportation options available to get to and from O'Hare International Airport, from local mass transit lines, regional trains and buses, and airport shuttles to taxi service and rental cars. CTA Blue Line, among many others, is a fast and convenient way to get to and from the airport without having to deal with traffic.

Weather in Chicago

Chicago has a humid continental climate, and all four seasons are distinct. Winters are very cold, with average temperatures ranging from the low 20s to the mid-30s. Springs are wet, while summers are hot and often humid. The smallest amount of precipitation is in February and January, while the greatest amount of rainfall is in August and April. With its mainly sunny days and mild daytime temperatures, autumn is probably the best time to visit Chicago.

Attractions in Chicago

From the Art Institute of Chicago, the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, and Cloud Gate and Millennium Park to Lake Michigan, John Hancock Center, and the Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago has plenty of attractions for history buffs and adventurers alike. When you're looking for the best prices on flights to Chicago, check CheapTickets.com.