Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Glendale.
Busbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to GlendaleAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Glendale. The journey takes about 2 days, 11 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $228, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Chicago to Glendale, CA: Trip Overview
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Chicago to Glendale Bus
Busbud helps you find a bus from Chicago to Glendale. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.
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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Chicago to Glendale, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Glendale, CA was searched and found on Aug 10, 2025 with a price of $244To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Glendale, CA, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $244 to $282 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Glendale, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $244 which is on 2025-08-10.
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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 Chicago and Glendale!
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Chicago to Glendale, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Chicago to Glendale that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Chicago to Glendale.
Did you know?
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.
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
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.
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