Bus from Chicago to Waterville: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Waterville on January 5
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Waterville (J & S Oil)CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Downtown Greyhound Station
Waterville (J & S Oil)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
Waterville (J & S Oil)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Waterville (J & S Oil)No tags

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Get from Chicago to Waterville

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 16 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $222, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day
1d 16hAverage Duration
1483 kmDistance
37kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Waterville by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Waterville?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Waterville start from $222. The average price for this route is around $236. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Waterville?

    The average bus travel time from Chicago to Waterville is 1d 16h, covering a distance of 1483 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 10h and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Chicago to Waterville route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Waterville?

    The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Waterville at 5:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:40pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Waterville?

    A bus trip from Chicago to Waterville generates an estimated 37 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Chicago to Waterville?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87463 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Waterville?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Waterville?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Waterville?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Waterville was searched and found on Jan 5, 2026 with a price of $308

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

You can expect to pay from $308 to $314 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Waterville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $308 which is on 2026-01-05.

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