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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to LakelandAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Lakeland. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $114, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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The cheapest trip from Chicago to Lakeland was searched and found on Jun 8, 2025 with a price of $232To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Lakeland, as early as possible.
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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Chicago to Lakeland.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 Lakeland, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Chicago to Lakeland will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.
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