Cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago (CHI)

After your flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to the Windy City, you will want to rent a car to be able to see Chicago properly, and at your ease. Driving down I-90 will take you straight to Chicago's downtown, which sits on the edge of Lake Michigan. Once downtown, you can tour the Willis Tower, stroll along the Lakefront Trail or shop along the Magnificent Mile. Chicago is also home of the comedy troupe The Second City, so make sure to catch a show while you're in town.

Key Facts

Chicago is a very car-friendly city, and having a vehicle will allow you to easily explore neighborhoods such as Pilsen, Wicker Park and Hyde Park. Visitors will be able to find numerous authentic Mexican restaurants in Pilsen, such as Nuevo Leon.

Wicker Park boasts the city's hip population and is lined with coffee shops and trendy bars. Hyde Park houses the intellectual center of the city with the campus of the University of Chicago, and the Museum of Science and Industry.

Hints and Tips

The flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) takes just over three hours. Many rental car companies serve O'Hare, and most offer free shuttle service from the lower level, just outside of the baggage claim area.