Bus Tickets from Chicago to Seattle

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Next departures for Chicago to Seattle on October 8
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
Greyhound StationCheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Seattle

Bus
Average PriceUS$163 - US$373Average Duration3d 4h
70kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$126 - US$2,145Average Duration2d 4h
254kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to Seattle

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Seattle. The journey takes about 2 days, 4 hours 32 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$126, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day
2d 4hAverage Duration
US$126Cheapest ticket
254kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Seattle: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$236
Average Bus Trip Duration3d 4h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure4:45am
Distance2788 km
Latest bus departure10:00pm

Chicago to Seattle Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Chicago to Seattle, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Seattle

  1. What is the distance between Chicago and Seattle?

    The distance between Chicago and Seattle is around 2792 km (1731 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Seattle?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Greyhound Station, in Seattle.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
10-05
US$583
10-06
US$507
Today
US$17
10-08
US$278
10-09
US$14
10-10
US$277
10-11
US$230
10-12
US$258
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Seattle was searched and found on Oct 9, 2025 with a price of US$14

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

You can expect to pay from US$14 to US$583 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Seattle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$14 which is on 2025-10-09.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Chicago to Seattle.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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

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 Seattle that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Chicago to Seattle, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Seattle?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from Seattle to Chicago

You can also go to Seattle by train

Train from Chicago to Seattle

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