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Today9 Aug
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Thu14 Aug
from US$47
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Sat16 Aug
from US$50

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 14 August at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: 14 August at
    Destination city: Grinnell
    Destination location: Grinnell
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 14 August at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: 14 August at
    Destination city: Grinnell
    Destination location: Grinnell
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 14 August at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: 15 August at
    Destination city: Grinnell
    Destination location: Grinnell
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Chicago to Grinnell: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$72
Average bus trip duration8h 5m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure05:25
Distance263 miles
Latest bus departure23:50

Chicago to Grinnell Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Grinnell

  1. How far is Grinnell from Chicago by coach?

    The distance between Chicago and Grinnell by coach is approximately 264 miles (425 km).

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

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

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

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US$56
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US$44
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US$39
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Grinnell was searched and found on 14 Aug 2025 with a price of US$39

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

You can expect to pay from US$39 to US$56 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Grinnell based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$39, which is on 2025-08-14.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Chicago to Grinnell.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Chicago to Grinnell, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Chicago to Grinnell 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 Chicago to Grinnell, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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.

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

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