Bus Tickets from Los Angeles, US to Chicago

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TodayJun 28
from $501
TomorrowJun 29
from $259
MonJun 30
from $266
TueJul 1
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WedJul 2
from $197
ThuJul 3
from $186
FriJul 4
from $167
SatJul 5
from $193

Next departures to Chicago

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood
    Arrival time: July 1 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Arrival time: July 1 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 2 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Arrival time: July 1 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Arrival time: July 2 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Chicago.

Bus
Average Price$100 - $499Average Duration2d 5h
70kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$142 - $1,663Average Duration2d 2h
255kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Los Angeles to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 2 days, 5 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $100, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

23bus per day
2d 5hAverage Duration
$100Cheapest ticket
70kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Los Angeles to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$182
Average bus trip duration2d 5h
Number of daily buses23
Earliest bus departure12:30am
Distance1737 miles (2801 km)
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Los Angeles to Chicago Bus

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

Best price found
06/26
$534
06/27
$545
Today
$493
06/29
$344
06/30
$280
07/01
$200
07/02
$190
07/03
$178
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Los Angeles to Chicago was searched and found on Jul 3, 2025 with a price of $178

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

You can expect to pay from $178 to $2,768 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $178 which is on 2025-07-03.

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.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Los Angeles to Chicago, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Los Angeles to Chicago will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from Los Angeles to Chicago?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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