What is the travel distance from Fargo to Chicago?

Fargo and Chicago are 571 miles (921 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Fargo to Chicago start their journey at GTC and wind up at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

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 Auditorium Building and Theatre, Willis Tower (Sears Tower), Brookfield Zoo, Museum of Science and Industry and Lincoln Park Conservatory.

Bus Fargo to Chicago from $179 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Fargo to Chicago on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:55am	NDSU	18h 50m	5:45am	Chicago (Bus Station)	Cheapest
Bus	12:30pm	Fargo	17h 15m	5:45am	Chicago (Bus Station)	Fastest
Bus	7:50am	NDSU	21h 55m	5:45am	Chicago (Bus Station)	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Fargo	19h 10m	5:45am	Chicago (Bus Station)	No tags

Next departures for Fargo to Chicago on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:55am	NDSU	18h 50m	5:45am	Chicago (Bus Station)	Cheapest
Bus	12:30pm	Fargo	17h 15m	5:45am	Chicago (Bus Station)	Fastest
Bus	7:50am	NDSU	21h 55m	5:45am	Chicago (Bus Station)	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Fargo	19h 10m	5:45am	Chicago (Bus Station)	No tags

Next departures for Fargo to Chicago on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:55am	NDSU	18h 50m	5:45am	Chicago (Bus Station)	Cheapest
Bus	12:30pm	Fargo	17h 15m	5:45am	Chicago (Bus Station)	Fastest
Bus	7:50am	NDSU	21h 55m	5:45am	Chicago (Bus Station)	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Fargo	19h 10m	5:45am	Chicago (Bus Station)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Fargo to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 13 hours 16 minutes and with fares starting at just $88, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

13h 16mAverage Duration

567 milesDistance

83kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$184 - $193	Average Duration19h 30m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$88 - $973	Average Duration13h 16m	CO₂ emissions 83kg CO₂e

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Jefferson Lines

4/5759 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4

Wifi3.2

Founded in 1919, Jefferson Lines provides bus services across the Midwest in the US. Their buses have WiFi, USB plugs, bathrooms, reclining seats, reading lights and GPS tracking. Tickets are non-refundable, but you can change the date by paying a fee. Known for their affordable prices and convenient schedules, if you're looking to travel in the Midwest, Jefferson Lines is the way to go.

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Where are the popular stops in Fargo and Chicago?

Stops in Fargo

A - GTC

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 about traveling from Fargo to Chicago by bus

What is the travel distance from Fargo to Chicago?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Fargo to Chicago?
What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/12

$179

11/13

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Today

$179

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11/16

$179

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11/18

$179

11/19

$179

The cheapest trip from Fargo to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $179

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

You can expect to pay from $179 to $188 for a bus ticket from Fargo to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $179 which is on 2025-11-16.