How far is Eau Claire from Chicago?

The distance separating Eau Claire and Chicago is 282 miles (454 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Eau Claire to Chicago leave from University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire Campus and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Robie House, Auditorium Building and Theatre, Lincoln Park Conservatory, Architectural River Cruise and Museum of Contemporary Art.

Bus Eau Claire to Chicago from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Eau Claire to Chicago on September 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:55pm	Eau Claire	9h 25m	8:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	10:55pm	Eau Claire	6h 15m	5:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	9:50am	Eau Claire	7h 45m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:50pm	Eau Claire	8h 35m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	1:50pm	Eau Claire	7h 15m	9:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Eau Claire to Chicago on September 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:10am	Eau Claire	7h 40m	9:50am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	2:10am	Eau Claire	5h 40m	7:50am	N Cumberland Ave	Fastest
	2:10am	Eau Claire	6h 35m	8:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	9:50am	Eau Claire	7h 45m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:05am	Eau Claire	10h	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Eau Claire to Chicago on September 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:10am	Eau Claire	7h 40m	9:50am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	2:10am	Eau Claire	5h 40m	7:50am	N Cumberland Ave	Fastest
	2:10am	Eau Claire	6h 35m	8:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	9:50am	Eau Claire	7h 45m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:05am	Eau Claire	10h	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 9:33 PM CDT.

Bus Eau Claire to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$49

Average bus trip duration7h 45m

Number of daily buses12

Earliest bus departure2:05am

Distance285 miles (459 km)

Latest bus departure10:55pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,278 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.

Greyhound Eau Claire Chicago recent customer reviews

Unorganized and unprofessional. Lots of misinformation regarding arrival and departure times and was not notified of cancelled bus legs and when I called to ask if my bus was still coming for the first leg, a customer service agent told me it skipped me and did not stop in Eau Claire to pick me up. Thank goodness I stuck around forming a Plan B because it eventually showed up. Staff was rude.

Kylie J.

September 3, 2022

Covid-19 social distancing measures not firmly implanted by staff as result not taken seriously by a few of the travelers.

Seyed Mohammad M.

October 21, 2020

The bus was full with no vacant spot except for one and I had to stand up for awhile even though the bus moved on already. I personally be the one to speak to the person occupying both seats. I hope the bus driver would make an announcement to make space for incoming passengers and would not leave the pickup station unless everyone was seated.

Alicia Angelica P.

October 21, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/510,686 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, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

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Where are the popular stops in Eau Claire and Chicago?

Stops in Eau Claire

A - University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire Campus

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 for your trip Eau Claire - Chicago

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Best price found

09/25

$42

09/26

$57

Today

$35

09/28

$46

09/29

$38

09/30

$31

10/01

$35

10/02

$33

The cheapest trip from Eau Claire to Chicago was searched and found on Sep 30, 2025 with a price of $31

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

You can expect to pay from $31 to $112 for a bus ticket from Eau Claire to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2025-09-30.

Usually Greyhound 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.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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!

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Bus Tickets from Eau Claire to Chicago

Next departures

Bus Eau Claire to Chicago: Trip Overview

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Greyhound Eau Claire Chicago recent customer reviews

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Where are the popular stops in Eau Claire and Chicago?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Eau Claire - Chicago

How far is Eau Claire from Chicago?

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

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

Will you be returning to Eau Claire by bus?

Top traveled bus routes

Why choose Busbud?

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