What is the distance between Chicago and Petersburg?

The distance between the two cities is 632 miles (1019 km).

Bus Chicago to Petersburg from $88 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Chicago to Petersburg on September 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	1:25pm	Petersburg Transportation Center	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d	9:15pm	Petersburg Transportation Center	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	9:15pm	Petersburg Transportation Center	No tags
	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 10h	9:15pm	Petersburg Transportation Center	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	7:50am	Petersburg Transportation Center	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Petersburg.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$110 - $281	Average Duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$157 - $1,061	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 92kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Petersburg

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Petersburg. The journey takes about 1 day, 6 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $110, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

1d 6hAverage Duration

$110Cheapest ticket

25kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Petersburg: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$166

Average bus trip duration1d 6h

Number of daily buses9

Earliest bus departure12:40am

Distance632 miles (1018 km)

Latest bus departure11:50pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,250 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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.

FlixBus

3.5/510,500 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Senda Diamante

Chicago to Petersburg Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Chicago to Petersburg. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Chicago to Petersburg.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Chicago to Petersburg, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - Petersburg

What is the distance between Chicago and Petersburg?

About Bus Travel

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 Petersburg!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Chicago to Petersburg.

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 Petersburg 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 Petersburg.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Petersburg?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 6h	Avg Price$166	Daily Departures9
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 1h	Avg Price$239	Daily Departures2

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from Petersburg to Chicago

You can also go to Petersburg by train

Train from Chicago to Petersburg

Top traveled bus routes

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

Busbud helps you easily search, compare and book intercity bus tickets on a worldwide scale with our comprehensive list of bus routes and schedules. Use Busbud to book your trip online, in your own language and currency, wherever you are. Busbud prides itself on its worldwide partnerships. We make it possible for you to buy tickets with its large network of trustworthy bus partners like Greyhound, Eurolines, ALSA, OUIBUS (BlaBlaBus), National Express and many others.