What is the distance between West Palm Beach and Chicago?

The distance between the two cities is 1130 miles (1822 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from West Palm Beach to Chicago?

If you're headed to Chicago from West Palm Beach, chances are that your bus will depart from Tri-Rail & Greyhound and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the main 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 Museum of Contemporary Art, Shedd Aquarium, Architectural River Cruise, Robie House and Auditorium Building and Theatre.

Bus West Palm Beach to Chicago from $107 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for West Palm Beach to Chicago on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:30pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 6h	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	5:05pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 4h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:40am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 8h	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	5:05pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 6h	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 6h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from West Palm Beach 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, 8 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $106, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

1d 8hAverage Duration

1130 milesDistance

46kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$106 - $429	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 46kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$138 - $3,827	Average Duration1d 23h	CO₂ emissions 166kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,372 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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,314 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, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in West Palm Beach and Chicago?

Stops in West Palm Beach

A - Tri-Rail & Greyhound

B - Turnpike MM94

C - Okeechobee Rd & I-95

D - Lake Worth Service Plaza

E - Vedado

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 West Palm Beach to Chicago by bus

What is the distance between West Palm Beach and Chicago?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from West Palm Beach 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

$217

11/13

$229

Today

$248

11/15

$218

11/16

$124

11/17

$119

11/18

$113

11/19

$107

The cheapest trip from West Palm Beach to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $107

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

You can expect to pay from $107 to $272 for a bus ticket from West Palm Beach to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $107 which is on 2025-11-19.