Bus Tickets from Chicago to Los Angeles, US

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TodayAug 11
from US$312
TomorrowAug 12
from US$180
WedAug 13
from US$127
ThuAug 14
from US$186
FriAug 15
from US$170
SatAug 16
from US$158
SunAug 17
from US$171
MonAug 18
from US$162

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: August 15 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: West LA - Expo/Sepulveda
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: August 13 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 13 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 14 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 14 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Los Angeles

Average PriceUS$109 - US$774Average Duration2d 3h
70kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average PriceUS$145 - US$2,151Average Duration2d 2h
255kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Los Angeles

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 2 days, 3 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$109, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

67bus per day
2d 3hAverage Duration
US$109Cheapest ticket
70kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Los Angeles, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$178
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 3h
Number of daily buses67
Earliest bus departure12:15am
Distance2808 km
Latest bus departure11:59pm

Chicago to Los Angeles Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Los Angeles, US

  1. What is the distance between Chicago and Los Angeles?

    The distance covered from Chicago to Los Angeles is 2805 km (1740 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Ramirez Street bus stop, in Los Angeles.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08-09
US$443
08-10
US$432
Today
US$335
08-12
US$180
08-13
US$160
08-14
US$203
08-15
US$177
08-16
US$161
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Aug 13, 2025 with a price of US$160

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Los Angeles, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$160 to US$544 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$160 which is on 2025-08-13.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Chicago to Los Angeles, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Chicago to Los Angeles will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Los Angeles, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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