What's the distance between Orlando and Chicago by coach?

The journey from Orlando to Chicago by coach covers an approximate distance of 984 miles (1587 km).

How can I travel from Orlando to Chicago avoiding air travel?

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 also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus Orlando to Chicago from £87 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Orlando to Chicago on 16 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:45	Orlando Bus Station	1d 3h	17:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	22:55	Orlando Bus Station	1d	22:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:00	Orlando Bus Station	1d 2h	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:30	Orlando Bus Station	1d 3h	14:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	20:40	Orlando Bus Station	1d	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Orlando to Chicago on 17 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00	Orlando Bus Station	1d 2h	11:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	22:55	Orlando Bus Station	1d	22:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	06:00	Orlando Bus Station	1d 3h	08:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00	Orlando Bus Station	1d 2h	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	20:40	Orlando Bus Station	1d	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Orlando to Chicago on 18 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:45	Orlando Bus Station	1d 4h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	20:40	Orlando Bus Station	1d	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	06:00	Orlando Bus Station	1d 3h	08:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00	Orlando Bus Station	1d 2h	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	20:40	Orlando Bus Station	1d 2h	22:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Orlando to Chicago on 19 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:55	Orlando Bus Station	1d 1h	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	20:40	Orlando Bus Station	1d	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	06:00	Orlando Bus Station	1d 3h	08:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00	Orlando Bus Station	1d 2h	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	20:40	Orlando Bus Station	1d 2h	22:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Orlando to Chicago on 20 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:55	Orlando Bus Station	1d 1h	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	20:40	Orlando Bus Station	1d	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	06:00	Orlando Bus Station	1d 3h	08:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00	Orlando Bus Station	1d 2h	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	20:40	Orlando Bus Station	1d 2h	22:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Orlando to Chicago on 21 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:55	Orlando Bus Station	1d 1h	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	22:55	Orlando Bus Station	1d	22:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	06:00	Orlando Bus Station	1d 3h	08:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00	Orlando Bus Station	1d 2h	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	20:40	Orlando Bus Station	1d	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Orlando to Chicago on 22 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:45	Orlando Bus Station	1d 3h	17:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	22:55	Orlando Bus Station	1d	22:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	06:00	Orlando Bus Station	1d 3h	08:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00	Orlando Bus Station	1d 2h	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	20:40	Orlando Bus Station	1d	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Orlando to Chicago on 23 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:55	Orlando Bus Station	1d 1h	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	22:55	Orlando Bus Station	1d	22:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	06:00	Orlando Bus Station	1d 3h	08:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00	Orlando Bus Station	1d 2h	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	20:40	Orlando Bus Station	1d	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 17:19 EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Orlando 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 1 day, 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £61, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

26bus per day

1d 2hAverage duration

990 milesDistance

40kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£61 - £306	Average duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£98 - £1,236	Average duration1d 20h	CO₂ emissions 145kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,328 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,374 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

According to customer reviews, there are complaints about the service provided by the bus company. Customers mention unpleasant experiences with unfriendly staff, questionable individuals at bus stops, and a lack of food options. Additionally, some customers report that their buses were cancelled without any prior notification.

Greyhound Orlando Chicago recent customer reviews

They should clean the buses better. A roach crawled on me. I was uncomfortable the whole ride.

Kiwaun S.

23 January 2019

horrible cranky workers sketchy people at bus stops no food options

Amy Z.

29 December 2022

bus was cancelled and we were never informed

Edward O.

30 September 2022

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Where are the popular stops in Orlando and Chicago?

Stops in Orlando

A - Orlando Bus Station

B - Orlando RedCoach Station

C - Jet Set Express Terminal

D - Disney World

E - International Dr SuperTours Terminal

F - Seaworld Hotels

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Orlando to Chicago

What's the distance between Orlando and Chicago by coach?
The journey from Orlando to Chicago by coach covers an approximate distance of 984 miles (1587 km).
How can I travel from Orlando to Chicago avoiding air travel?
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 also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

14/11

£152

15/11

£146

Today

£157

17/11

£149

18/11

£107

19/11

£109

20/11

£109

21/11

£126

The cheapest trip from Orlando to Chicago was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of £107

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

You can expect to pay from £107 to £226 for a bus ticket from Orlando to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £107, which is on 2025-11-18.

Usually FlixBus 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.