Bus Tickets from Los Angeles, US to Chicago

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Next departures for Los Angeles to Chicago on September 26
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Los Angeles Union Station
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanFastest
Amtrak
Union Station
Chicago (Union Station), ILNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Los Angeles Union Station
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Los Angeles Union Station
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Chicago

Bus
Average PriceUS$103 - US$423Average Duration2d 9h
70kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$145 - US$1,480Average Duration2d 2h
255kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Los Angeles to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 2 days, 9 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$103, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

39bus per day
2d 9hAverage Duration
US$103Cheapest ticket
70kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Los Angeles, US to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$166
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 9h
Number of daily buses39
Earliest bus departure12:25am
Distance2819 km
Latest bus departure11:55pm

Los Angeles to Chicago Bus

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

  1. How far is Los Angeles from Chicago?

    It's about 2805 km (1740 miles) from Los Angeles to Chicago.

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

    Buses departing from UCLA in Los Angeles will take you to Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09-23
US$258
09-24
US$363
Today
US$238
09-26
US$279
09-27
US$157
09-28
US$125
09-29
US$175
09-30
US$175
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Chicago was searched and found on Sep 28, 2025 with a price of US$125

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 US$125 to US$3,191 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 US$125 which is on 2025-09-28.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Los Angeles to Chicago, 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 Los Angeles to Chicago will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Los Angeles to Chicago while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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 Los Angeles, US to Chicago?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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