How far is Chicago from Elko?

About 1452 miles (2342 km) separate Chicago and Elko.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Chicago to Elko leave from Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at Tesoro Gas & Food Store Bus Stop. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Chicago to Elko from $216 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Chicago to Elko on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 15h	11:35pm	Elko (Sinclair)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	9:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 16h	11:35pm	Elko (Sinclair)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	9:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 16h	11:35pm	Elko (Sinclair)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	9:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 15h	11:35pm	Elko (Sinclair)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 15h	11:35pm	Elko (Sinclair)	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Elko

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Elko. The journey takes about 2 days, 1 hour 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $231, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

2d 1hAverage Duration

1456 milesDistance

59kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$231 - $424	Average Duration2d 1h	CO₂ emissions 59kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$190 - $1,378	Average Duration1d 15h	CO₂ emissions 213kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Amtrak

4/55,591 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Elko?

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

Stops in Elko

A - Tesoro Gas & Food Store Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Chicago to Elko by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/15

$216

11/16

$216

Today

$216

11/18

$216

11/19

$216

11/20

$216

11/21

$220

11/22

$216

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Elko was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $216

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

You can expect to pay from $216 to $233 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Elko based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $216 which is on 2025-11-18.