How much is the bus ticket from Los Angeles to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Los Angeles to Chicago start from $173. The average price for this route is around $249. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Los Angeles to Chicago?

The average bus travel time from Los Angeles to Chicago is 2d 8h, covering a distance of 2801 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 20h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Los Angeles to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 44 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Los Angeles to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from Los Angeles to Chicago at 12:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Los Angeles to Chicago?

A bus trip from Los Angeles to Chicago generates an estimated 70 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Los Angeles to Chicago?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Los Angeles to Chicago?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Los Angeles to Chicago?

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.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Los Angeles to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Los Angeles to Chicago from $243 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Chicago on December 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 1h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 21h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 2h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:20pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 12h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 6h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Chicago on December 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 1h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	4:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:55pm	Union Station	3d 1h	4:45pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 2h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 4h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Chicago on December 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 22h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	4:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:55pm	Union Station	3d 1h	4:45pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 2h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 4h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Chicago on December 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 1h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	4:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:55pm	Union Station	3d 1h	4:45pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 2h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 4h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Chicago on December 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 1h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	4:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:55pm	Union Station	3d 1h	4:45pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 2h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 4h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Chicago on December 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:20pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 12h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	4:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:55pm	Union Station	3d 1h	4:45pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 2h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 4h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Chicago on December 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 1h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	4:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:55pm	Union Station	3d 1h	4:45pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 2h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:20pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 12h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Chicago on December 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 1h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	4:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:55pm	Union Station	3d 1h	4:45pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 2h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:20pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 12h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:45 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 2 days, 8 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $173, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

44bus per day

2d 8hAverage Duration

2801 kmDistance

70kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$173 - $820	Average Duration2d 8h	CO₂ emissions 70kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$220 - $815	Average Duration2d 2h	CO₂ emissions 255kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and Chicago?

Stops in Los Angeles

A
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
C
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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D
Los Angeles International Airport
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E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,410 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,618 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,488 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Los Angeles, US to Chicago by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Los Angeles to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Los Angeles to Chicago start from $173. The average price for this route is around $249. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Los Angeles to Chicago?
The average bus travel time from Los Angeles to Chicago is 2d 8h, covering a distance of 2801 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 20h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Los Angeles to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 44 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Los Angeles to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Los Angeles to Chicago at 12:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Los Angeles to Chicago?
A bus trip from Los Angeles to Chicago generates an estimated 70 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Los Angeles to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Los Angeles to Chicago?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Los Angeles to Chicago?
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.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Los Angeles to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-29

$758

11-30

$650

Today

$503

12-02

$341

12-03

$314

12-04

$425

12-05

$383

12-06

$258

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Chicago was searched and found on Dec 6, 2025 with a price of $258

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

You can expect to pay from $258 to $2,257 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $258 which is on 2025-12-06.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.