How much is the bus ticket from Pittsburgh to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Pittsburgh to Chicago start from $67. The average price for this route is around $104. 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 Pittsburgh to Chicago?

The average bus travel time from Pittsburgh to Chicago is 13h 35m, covering a distance of 660 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 20m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Pittsburgh to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Pittsburgh to Chicago at 12:40am. And the latest bus departs at 8:00pm.

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

A bus trip from Pittsburgh to Chicago generates an estimated 16 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 Pittsburgh to Chicago?

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 87387 reviews.

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

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

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

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.

Bus Pittsburgh to Chicago from $84 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Pittsburgh to Chicago on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:30pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	16h 20m	9:50am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	6:30pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	14h 20m	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Fastest
	Bus	6:30pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	14h 45m	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Pittsburgh to Chicago on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:45pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	11h 25m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:40am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	10h 20m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:35am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	14h	2:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:40am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	13h 45m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	7:45pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	10h 55m	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Pittsburgh to Chicago on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:40am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	13h 25m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:40am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	10h 20m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:35am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	14h	2:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:45pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	11h 25m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:40am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	13h 45m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Pittsburgh to Chicago on December 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:40am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	13h 25m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:40am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	10h 20m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:35am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	14h	2:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:45pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	11h 25m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:40am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	13h 45m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Pittsburgh to Chicago on December 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:40am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	13h 25m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:40am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	10h 20m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:35am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	14h	2:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:45pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	11h 25m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:40am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	13h 45m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Pittsburgh to Chicago on December 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:40am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	13h 25m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:40am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	10h 20m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:35am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	14h	2:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:45pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	11h 25m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:40am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	13h 45m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Pittsburgh to Chicago on December 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:40am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	13h 25m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:40am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	10h 20m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:35am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	14h	2:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:40am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	13h 45m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	8:40am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	12h 25m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Pittsburgh to Chicago on December 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:40am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	13h 25m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:40am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	10h 20m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:35am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	14h	2:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:40am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	13h 45m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	8:40am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	12h 25m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:41 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Pittsburgh to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 9 hours 46 minutes, and with fares starting at just $75, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

9h 46mAverage Duration

660 kmDistance

60kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$67 - $321	Average Duration13h 35m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$75 - $271	Average Duration9h 46m	CO₂ emissions 60kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Pittsburgh and Chicago?

Stops in Pittsburgh

A
Intermodal Station
55 11th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
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B
Sennott Square
201 S Bouquet St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, 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

3.5/587,412 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,499 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Pittsburgh to Chicago start from $67. The average price for this route is around $104. 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 Pittsburgh to Chicago?
The average bus travel time from Pittsburgh to Chicago is 13h 35m, covering a distance of 660 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 20m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Pittsburgh to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Pittsburgh to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Pittsburgh to Chicago at 12:40am. And the latest bus departs at 8:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Pittsburgh to Chicago?
A bus trip from Pittsburgh to Chicago generates an estimated 16 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 Pittsburgh to Chicago?
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 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Pittsburgh to Chicago?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh to Chicago?
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

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

Best price found

11-30

$283

12-01

$222

Today

$133

12-03

$104

12-04

$95

12-05

$87

12-06

$84

12-07

$87

The cheapest trip from Pittsburgh to Chicago was searched and found on Dec 6, 2025 with a price of $84

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

You can expect to pay from $84 to $328 for a bus ticket from Pittsburgh to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $84 which is on 2025-12-06.