Bus from Lakeland, FL to Chicago: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lakeland to Chicago on January 21
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Lakeland
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Lakeland
537-517 W. Jackson BlvdFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Lakeland
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Lakeland
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Lakeland
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 12:21 AM EST.

Get from Lakeland to Chicago

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $151, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day
1d 7hAverage Duration
1601 kmDistance
40kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Lakeland, FL to Chicago by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Lakeland to Chicago?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Lakeland to Chicago start from $151. The average price for this route is around $243. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Lakeland to Chicago?

    The average bus travel time from Lakeland to Chicago is 1d 7h, covering a distance of 1601 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 4h and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Lakeland to Chicago route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Lakeland to Chicago?

    The earliest bus departs from Lakeland to Chicago at 3:40am. And the latest bus departs at 11:25pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Lakeland to Chicago?

    A bus trip from Lakeland to Chicago generates an estimated 40 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Lakeland to Chicago?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87500 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Lakeland to Chicago?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Lakeland to Chicago?

    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.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Lakeland to Chicago?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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
01-18
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01-19
$217
Today
$384
01-21
$210
01-22
$203
01-23
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01-24
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01-25
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Lakeland, FL to Chicago was searched and found on Jan 22, 2026 with a price of $203

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

You can expect to pay from $203 to $384 for a bus ticket from Lakeland, FL to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $203 which is on 2026-01-22.

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