How much does a bus ticket from Los Angeles to Chicago cost?

The bus ticket price from Los Angeles to Chicago starts at R 1 803. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Los Angeles to Chicago is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Los Angeles to Chicago?

The average travel time between Los Angeles and Chicago is around 2d 9h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 21h. This is the time it takes to travel the 2805 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Los Angeles and Chicago?

The number of buses from Los Angeles to Chicago can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 53 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Los Angeles to Chicago by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Los Angeles to Chicago?

When taking the bus from Los Angeles to Chicago, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Los Angeles to Chicago?

Buses travelling between Los Angeles and Chicago leave from UCLA or Ramirez Street bus stop and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station, Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Polk St & Canal St.

Bus Los Angeles to Chicago from R 2 193 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Los Angeles to Chicago on 14 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	15:05	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 1h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	18:00	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 21h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:55	Union Station	3d 1h	16:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:55	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 1h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	23:30	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 6h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	12:55	Union Station	3d 1h	16:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:35	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 4h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	16:55	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 9h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Chicago on 15 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	18:00	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 22h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	18:00	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 21h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:55	Union Station	3d 1h	16:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:55	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 1h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	23:30	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 6h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	12:55	Union Station	3d 1h	16:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:35	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 4h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	16:55	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 9h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Chicago on 16 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	15:05	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 1h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	18:00	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 21h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:55	Union Station	3d 1h	16:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	23:30	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 6h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	13:20	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 12h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	12:55	Union Station	3d 1h	16:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	13:20	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 16h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	16:55	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 9h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Chicago on 17 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	15:05	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 1h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	18:00	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 21h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:55	Union Station	3d 1h	16:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	23:30	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 6h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	13:20	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 12h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	12:55	Union Station	3d 1h	16:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	13:20	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 16h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	16:55	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 9h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Chicago on 18 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	18:00	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 22h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	18:00	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 21h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:55	Union Station	3d 1h	16:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:55	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 1h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	23:30	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 6h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	23:30	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 4h	05:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	23:50	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 12h	14:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:35	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 4h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Chicago on 19 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	13:20	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 12h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	18:00	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 21h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:55	Union Station	3d 1h	16:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	00:30	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 3h	05:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	00:30	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 11h	14:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	12:55	Union Station	3d 1h	16:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:55	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 1h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	23:30	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 6h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Chicago on 20 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	15:05	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 1h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	18:00	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 21h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:55	Union Station	3d 1h	16:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:55	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 1h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	23:30	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 6h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	12:55	Union Station	3d 1h	16:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:35	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 4h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	16:55	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 9h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Chicago on 21 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	07:10	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 6h	15:55	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	18:00	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 21h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:55	Union Station	3d 1h	16:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:55	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 1h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	23:30	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 6h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	12:55	Union Station	3d 1h	16:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:35	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 4h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	16:55	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 9h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Los Angeles 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 2 days, 9 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 803, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

53bus per day

2d 9hAverage duration

2802 kmDistance

70kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 803 - R 9 300	Average duration2d 9h	CO₂ emissions 70kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 590 - R 9 933	Average duration2d 2h	CO₂ emissions 255kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 371 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Amtrak

4/55 583 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511 304 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and Chicago?

Stops in Los Angeles

A - UCLA

B - Ramirez Street bus stop

C - 613 Maple Ave

D - Los Angeles International Airport

E - Downtown Westin Bonaventure

F - LAX Airport Holiday Inn

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 from Los Angeles, US to Chicago by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Los Angeles to Chicago cost?
The bus ticket price from Los Angeles to Chicago starts at R 1 803. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Los Angeles to Chicago is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Los Angeles to Chicago?
The average travel time between Los Angeles and Chicago is around 2d 9h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 21h. This is the time it takes to travel the 2805 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Los Angeles and Chicago?
The number of buses from Los Angeles to Chicago can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 53 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Los Angeles to Chicago by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Los Angeles to Chicago?
When taking the bus from Los Angeles to Chicago, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Los Angeles to Chicago?
Buses travelling between Los Angeles and Chicago leave from UCLA or Ramirez Street bus stop and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station, Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Polk St & Canal St.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/11

R 6 134

12/11

R 6 309

Today

R 6 833

14/11

R 6 606

15/11

R 4 002

16/11

R 4 876

17/11

R 5 767

18/11

R 3 434

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Chicago was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of R 3 434

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 R 3 434 to R 44 423 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 R 3 434, which is on 2025-11-18.

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.