How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Los Angeles?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Los Angeles start from $156. The average price for this route is around $259. 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 Chicago to Los Angeles?

The average bus travel time from Chicago to Los Angeles is 2d 4h, covering a distance of 2802 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 22h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Chicago to Los Angeles route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 40 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Los Angeles?

The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Los Angeles at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

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

A bus trip from Chicago to Los Angeles generates an estimated 70 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Chicago to Los Angeles?

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 Chicago to Los Angeles?

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

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Los Angeles?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 Chicago to Los Angeles?

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 Chicago to Los Angeles from $174 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Los Angeles on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 6h	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 3h	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 19h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Los Angeles on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 19h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	Bus	11:20am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 22h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 3h	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Los Angeles on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 19h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	Bus	11:20am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 22h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 2h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 4h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 6h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Los Angeles on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 6h	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	Bus	12:01pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 22h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 3h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 2h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 6h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Los Angeles on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:01pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 22h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 3h	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 8h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Los Angeles on December 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 19h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	Cheapest
	Bus	12:01pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 22h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 3h	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Los Angeles on December 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:01pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 22h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 3h	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 8h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 2 days, 4 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $156, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

40bus per day

2d 4hAverage Duration

2802 kmDistance

70kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$156 - $824	Average Duration2d 4h	CO₂ emissions 70kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$220 - $2,136	Average Duration2d 2h	CO₂ emissions 255kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Los Angeles?

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

Stops in Los Angeles

A
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
C
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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D
Los Angeles International Airport
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E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,409 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87409 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $157

Greyhound Chicago Los Angeles recent customer reviews

All the greyhound staff and drivers were very friendly and professional throughout the trip. My only bad experience occurred during the Las Vegas to Los Angeles leg of the trip. Jammed bus to capacity with homeless people who coughed continuously throughout the trip.

Bryan A.

October 9, 2020

Very good

Christine J.

July 19, 2024

Great trip

Stephen Michel W.

February 3, 2018

Amtrak

4/55,616 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,481 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Los Angeles, US 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 Chicago to Los Angeles?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Los Angeles start from $156. The average price for this route is around $259. 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 Chicago to Los Angeles?
The average bus travel time from Chicago to Los Angeles is 2d 4h, covering a distance of 2802 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 22h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Los Angeles route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 40 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Los Angeles?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Los Angeles at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Los Angeles?
A bus trip from Chicago to Los Angeles generates an estimated 70 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Chicago to Los Angeles?
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 Chicago to Los Angeles?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Los Angeles?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 Chicago to Los Angeles?
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

11-28

$557

11-29

$588

Today

$800

12-01

$462

12-02

$445

12-03

$377

12-04

$293

12-05

$316

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $293

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

You can expect to pay from $293 to $800 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $293 which is on 2025-12-04.