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- Departure time: August 9 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Downtown Greyhound StationArrival time: August 11 atDestination city: Los AngelesDestination location: Los Angeles Union StationOperated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Los AngelesAmong 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$106, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Chicago to Los Angeles, US: Trip Overview
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Los Angeles, US
What is the distance between Chicago and Los Angeles?
The distance covered from Chicago to Los Angeles is 2805 km (1740 miles).
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 UCLA, in Los Angeles.
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The cheapest trip from Chicago to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Aug 11, 2025 with a price of US$168To 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$168 to US$703 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$168 which is on 2025-08-11.
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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.
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