What is the distance between Chicago and Seattle?

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

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.

Bus Chicago to Seattle from $312 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Seattle on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	3d 16h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Chicago to Seattle on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3d 4h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	3d 16h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3d 5h	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Seattle on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	3d 16h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3d 4h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3d 5h	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Seattle on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	3d 16h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3d 4h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3d 5h	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Seattle on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 16h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	3d 16h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3d 4h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3d 5h	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Seattle on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 16h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	3d 16h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3d 4h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3d 5h	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Seattle on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 16h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	3d 16h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3d 4h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3d 5h	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Seattle

We recommend taking the train

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 $192, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

2d 4hAverage Duration

2788 kmDistance

254kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$324 - $812	Average Duration3d 4h	CO₂ emissions 70kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$192 - $3,101	Average Duration2d 4h	CO₂ emissions 254kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Seattle?

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 Seattle

A
Greyhound Station
503 S Royal Brougham Way, Seattle, WA 98134, USA
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B
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
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C
Washington State Convention Center
705 Pike St, Seattle WA 98101, USA, , Pick-up is at the Charter Bus Loading Zone on 8th Avenue at the corner of 8th Ave. and Pike Street.
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D
Pier 91
2001 W Garfield St, Seattle WA 98119, USA
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E
Pier 66
2203 Alaskan Way, Seattle WA 98121, USA
F
International District
700-822 5th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87388 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 $325

Greyhound Chicago Seattle recent customer reviews

Horrible bus felt like a sweat shop

Branden S.

February 23, 2022

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Seattle by bus

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

11-20

$339

11-21

$349

Today

$323

11-23

$397

11-24

$493

11-25

$441

11-26

$365

11-27

$394

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Seattle was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $323

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 $323 to $493 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 $365 which is on 2025-11-26.