How much is the bus ticket from Miami to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Miami to Chicago start from $83. The average price for this route is around $137. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Miami to Chicago?

The average bus trip duration from Miami to Chicago is 1d 10h, covering a distance of 1176 miles (1896 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 8h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Miami to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 35 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Miami to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from Miami to Chicago at 6:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:25pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Miami to Chicago?

A bus trip from Miami to Chicago generates an estimated 47 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Miami to Chicago?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87527 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Miami to Chicago?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Miami to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Miami to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Miami to Chicago from $126 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Miami to Chicago on March 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:00pm	Miami (MIA) Airport - Miami Intermodal Center	1d 8h	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:00pm	Miami (MIA) Airport - Miami Intermodal Center	1d 6h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:00am	Miami (MIA) Airport - Miami Intermodal Center	1d 8h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	11:25pm	Miami (MIA) Airport - Miami Intermodal Center	1d 10h	8:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:00pm	Miami (MIA) Airport - Miami Intermodal Center	1d 9h	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Miami to Chicago on March 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:10pm	Golden Glades Interchange	1d 10h	8:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:00pm	Miami (MIA) Airport - Miami Intermodal Center	1d 6h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:00am	Miami (MIA) Airport - Miami Intermodal Center	1d 7h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	11:25pm	Miami (MIA) Airport - Miami Intermodal Center	1d 10h	8:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:00pm	Miami (MIA) Airport - Miami Intermodal Center	1d 9h	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Miami to Chicago on March 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:35pm	Golden Glades Interchange	1d 11h	11:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:00pm	Miami (MIA) Airport - Miami Intermodal Center	1d 6h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:00am	Miami (MIA) Airport - Miami Intermodal Center	1d 8h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	11:25pm	Miami (MIA) Airport - Miami Intermodal Center	1d 10h	8:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:00pm	Miami (MIA) Airport - Miami Intermodal Center	1d 9h	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Miami to Chicago on March 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:00pm	Miami (MIA) Airport - Miami Intermodal Center	1d 8h	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:00pm	Miami (MIA) Airport - Miami Intermodal Center	1d 6h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:00am	Miami (MIA) Airport - Miami Intermodal Center	1d 7h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	11:25pm	Miami (MIA) Airport - Miami Intermodal Center	1d 10h	8:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:00pm	Miami (MIA) Airport - Miami Intermodal Center	1d 9h	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Miami to Chicago on March 31
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:00pm	Miami (MIA) Airport - Miami Intermodal Center	1d 8h	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:00pm	Miami (MIA) Airport - Miami Intermodal Center	1d 6h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:00am	Miami (MIA) Airport - Miami Intermodal Center	1d 9h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	11:25pm	Miami (MIA) Airport - Miami Intermodal Center	1d 10h	8:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:00pm	Miami (MIA) Airport - Miami Intermodal Center	1d 9h	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Miami to Chicago on April 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:00pm	Miami (MIA) Airport - Miami Intermodal Center	1d 8h	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:00pm	Miami (MIA) Airport - Miami Intermodal Center	1d 6h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:00am	Miami (MIA) Airport - Miami Intermodal Center	1d 8h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	11:25pm	Miami (MIA) Airport - Miami Intermodal Center	1d 10h	8:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:00pm	Miami (MIA) Airport - Miami Intermodal Center	1d 9h	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Miami to Chicago on April 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:35am	Downtown Miami	1d 14h	11:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:00pm	Miami (MIA) Airport - Miami Intermodal Center	1d 6h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:00am	Miami (MIA) Airport - Miami Intermodal Center	1d 7h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	11:25pm	Miami (MIA) Airport - Miami Intermodal Center	1d 10h	8:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:00pm	Miami (MIA) Airport - Miami Intermodal Center	1d 9h	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Miami to Chicago on April 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:00am	Miami (MIA) Airport - Miami Intermodal Center	1d 10h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:00pm	Miami (MIA) Airport - Miami Intermodal Center	1d 6h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:00am	Miami (MIA) Airport - Miami Intermodal Center	1d 7h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	11:25pm	Miami (MIA) Airport - Miami Intermodal Center	1d 10h	8:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:00pm	Miami (MIA) Airport - Miami Intermodal Center	1d 9h	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Miami to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $83, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

35bus per day

1d 10hAverage Duration

1176 milesDistance

47kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$83 - $468	Average Duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 47kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$139 - $2,911	Average Duration2d 2h	CO₂ emissions 173kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Miami and Chicago?

Stops in Miami

A
Miami International Airport
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B
Bayside Marketplace
373 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132
C
MIA Airport Clarion
5301 NW 36th St, , Miami, FL 33166, , United States
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D
Downtown Holiday Inn
340 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132
E
Cruise Port
1015 N America Way, Miami, FL 33132-2002,, United States
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F
North Miami Beach Greyhound
16000 NW 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33169, USA

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,531 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi2.5

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

3.5/512,364 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4

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, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Miami, FL to Chicago by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Miami to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Miami to Chicago start from $83. The average price for this route is around $137. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Miami to Chicago?
The average bus trip duration from Miami to Chicago is 1d 10h, covering a distance of 1176 miles (1896 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 8h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Miami to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 35 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Miami to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Miami to Chicago at 6:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Miami to Chicago?
A bus trip from Miami to Chicago generates an estimated 47 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Miami to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87527 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Miami to Chicago?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Miami to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Miami to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

03/25

$310

03/26

$315

Today

$323

03/28

$280

03/29

$260

03/30

$228

03/31

$184

04/01

$158

The cheapest trip from Miami, FL to Chicago was searched and found on Apr 1, 2026 with a price of $158

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

You can expect to pay from $158 to $323 for a bus ticket from Miami, FL to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $158 which is on 2026-04-01.