How much is the bus ticket from Tampa to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Tampa to Chicago start from $101. The average price for this route is around $144. 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 Tampa to Chicago?

The average bus trip duration from Tampa to Chicago is 1d 6h, covering a distance of 993 miles (1601 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 3h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Tampa to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 30 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Amtrak , Greyhound .

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

The earliest bus departs from Tampa to Chicago at 6:10am. And the latest bus departs at 10:35pm.

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

A bus trip from Tampa to Chicago generates an estimated 40 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 Tampa to Chicago?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Tampa to Chicago from $117 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Tampa to Chicago on December 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:00pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 5h	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:55pm	University of South Florida	1d 3h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	10:25am	Union Station	1d 23h	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	2:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	11:10am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 5h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Chicago on December 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:35pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 13h	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:55pm	University of South Florida	1d 3h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	10:25am	Union Station	1d 23h	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	2:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Chicago on December 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:10am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:55pm	University of South Florida	1d 3h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	10:25am	Union Station	1d 23h	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	2:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Chicago on December 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:10am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 5h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:55pm	University of South Florida	1d 3h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	10:25am	Union Station	1d 23h	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	2:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Chicago on December 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:35pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 10h	8:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:55pm	University of South Florida	1d 3h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	10:25am	Union Station	1d 23h	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	2:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Chicago on December 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 5h	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:55pm	University of South Florida	1d 3h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	10:25am	Union Station	1d 23h	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	2:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Chicago on December 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:35pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 10h	8:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:55pm	University of South Florida	1d 3h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	10:25am	Union Station	1d 23h	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	2:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Chicago on December 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:55pm	University of South Florida	1d 3h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	10:25am	Union Station	1d 23h	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	2:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	11:10am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 5h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:02 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Tampa to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 6 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $101, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

30bus per day

1d 6hAverage Duration

993 milesDistance

40kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$101 - $346	Average Duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$135 - $530	Average Duration1d 16h	CO₂ emissions 147kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Tampa and Chicago?

Stops in Tampa

A
Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's)
2101 E 13th Ave (McDonald's), Tampa, FL 33605
B
Tampa USF, FL
3801 USF Holly Drive, Tampa., FL 33620, USA
C
Greyhound Station
610 E Polk St, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
D
E Sligh Ave
11555 E Sligh Ave, Seffner, FL 33584, USA
E
N Marion St & E Laurel St
551 E Laurel St, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
F
Port of Tampa
200-298 FL-60, Tampa, FL 33602, 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
Visit page
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

FlixBus

3.5/511,487 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

Amtrak

4/55,618 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,410 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Tampa 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 Tampa to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Tampa to Chicago start from $101. The average price for this route is around $144. 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 Tampa to Chicago?
The average bus trip duration from Tampa to Chicago is 1d 6h, covering a distance of 993 miles (1601 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 3h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Tampa to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 30 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Amtrak, Greyhound.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Tampa to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Tampa to Chicago at 6:10am. And the latest bus departs at 10:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Tampa to Chicago?
A bus trip from Tampa to Chicago generates an estimated 40 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 Tampa to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Tampa to Chicago?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Tampa to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Tampa to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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

11/29

$542

11/30

$266

Today

$277

12/02

$260

12/03

$146

12/04

$154

12/05

$158

12/06

$150

The cheapest trip from Tampa to Chicago was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $146

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

You can expect to pay from $146 to $2,868 for a bus ticket from Tampa to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $146 which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually Amtrak 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.