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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: June 18 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Downtown Greyhound StationArrival time: June 20 atDestination city: PetersburgDestination location: Petersburg Transportation CenterOperated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: - This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
- Departure time: June 18 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Downtown Greyhound StationArrival time: June 19 atDestination city: PetersburgDestination location: Petersburg Transportation CenterOperated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Vehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: June 18 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: 537-517 W. Jackson BlvdArrival time: June 19 atDestination city: PetersburgDestination location: Petersburg Transportation CenterOperated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Vehicle: BusDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to PetersburgAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Petersburg. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $161, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Chicago to Petersburg Bus
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The cheapest trip from Chicago to Petersburg was searched and found on Jun 20, 2025 with a price of $101To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Petersburg, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $101 to $187 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Petersburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $101 which is on 2025-06-20.
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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 Chicago and Petersburg!
From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Chicago to Petersburg.
Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Chicago to Petersburg that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Chicago to Petersburg.
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!
One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.
Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!
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