Find coaches from Bellingham to Chicago

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Next departures from Bellingham to Chicago on 24 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bellingham Bus Stop
Downtown Greyhound StationCheapest
Amtrak
Fairhaven Station
Chicago (Union Station), ILFastest
Amtrak
Fairhaven Station
Chicago (Union Station), ILNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bellingham Bus Stop
537-517 W. Jackson BlvdNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bellingham (WWU)
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Bellingham to Chicago

Bus
Average priceUS$233 - US$360Average duration3d 3h
70kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$248 - US$417Average duration2d 5h
255kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Bellingham to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 3 days, 3 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just US$233, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day
3d 3hAverage duration
US$233Cheapest ticket
70kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Bellingham to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$242
Average bus trip duration3d 3h
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure14:45
Distance1739 miles
Latest bus departure20:10

Bellingham to Chicago Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Bellingham - Chicago

  1. How far is Chicago from Bellingham by coach?

    The journey from Bellingham to Chicago by coach covers an approximate distance of 1740 miles (2806 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Chicago from Bellingham without flying?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
21/09
US$243
22/09
US$249
Today
US$302
24/09
US$302
25/09
US$234
26/09
US$232
27/09
No data
28/09
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bellingham to Chicago was searched and found on 26 Sept 2025 with a price of US$232

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

You can expect to pay from US$232 to US$890 for a bus ticket from Bellingham to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$232, which is on 2025-09-26.

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

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Bellingham and Chicago!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Bellingham to Chicago.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Bellingham to Chicago will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Bellingham to Chicago, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

What's the cheapest way to go from Bellingham to Chicago?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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