Bus Tickets from Lakeland, FL to Chicago

TodayJul 29
TomorrowJul 30
from US$168
ThuJul 31
FriAug 1
SatAug 2
from US$165
SunAug 3
from US$141
MonAug 4
from US$149
TueAug 5

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Lakeland
    Departure location: Lakeland
    Arrival time: July 31 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 the: Fastest
    Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Lakeland
    Departure location: Lakeland
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Lakeland
    Departure location: Lakeland
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Lakeland
    Departure location: Lakeland
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Lakeland
    Departure location: Lakeland
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 4:09 PM EDT.

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Bus Lakeland, FL to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$173
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 5h
Number of daily buses10
Earliest bus departure3:40am
Distance1618 km
Latest bus departure11:25pm

Lakeland to Chicago Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Lakeland to Chicago, 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 Lakeland, FL - Chicago

  1. What is the distance between Lakeland and Chicago?

    The distance between Lakeland and Chicago is around 1622 km (1006 miles).

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's), in Lakeland, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
07-27
US$162
07-28
No data
Today
US$159
07-30
US$205
07-31
No data
08-01
No data
08-02
US$158
08-03
US$134
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Lakeland, FL to Chicago was searched and found on Aug 3, 2025 with a price of US$134

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 US$134 to US$306 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 US$134 which is on 2025-08-03.

Usually Greyhound Lines, Inc. 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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