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- This trip is recommended because it is: FastestDeparture time: August 4 atDeparture city: Lake CharlesDeparture location: Lake Charles, LAArrival time: August 5 atDestination city: ChicagoDestination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanOperated by: FlixBus
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Lake Charles to ChicagoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 17 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $125, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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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.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Lake Charles to Chicago was searched and found on Aug 2, 2025 with a price of $117To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lake Charles to Chicago, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $117 to $226 for a bus ticket from Lake Charles to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $117 which is on 2025-08-02.
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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 Lake Charles and Chicago!
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Lake Charles to Chicago, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Lake Charles to Chicago.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Lake Charles to Chicago, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
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!
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 average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
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