Next available departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus |
| Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood | Downtown Greyhound Station | Cheapest | ||||
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| Los Angeles Union Station | Downtown Greyhound Station | Fastest | ||||
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| Union Station | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus |
| Los Angeles Union Station | Downtown Greyhound Station | No tags | ||||
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| Los Angeles Union Station | 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd | No tags | ||||
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| Union Station | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus |
| Los Angeles Union Station | Downtown Greyhound Station | No tags | ||||
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| Los Angeles Union Station | 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Chicago
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 2 days, 2 hours 56 minutes, and with fares starting at just $227, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Los Angeles and Chicago
Stops in Los Angeles
- A
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA - 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 - 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
Stops in Chicago
- A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA - 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
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Los Angeles, US 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.
How much is the bus ticket from Los Angeles to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Los Angeles to Chicago start from $191. The average price for this route is around $306. 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 Los Angeles to Chicago?
The average bus travel time from Los Angeles to Chicago is 2d 10h, covering a distance of 2810 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 20h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Los Angeles to Chicago route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Los Angeles to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Los Angeles to Chicago at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Los Angeles to Chicago?
A bus trip from Los Angeles to Chicago generates an estimated 70.22635000000001 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 Los Angeles to Chicago?
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 6570 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Los Angeles to Chicago?
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 Los Angeles to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Los Angeles to Chicago?
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.
The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Chicago was searched and found on Oct 20, 2026 with a price of $250To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Los Angeles, US to Chicago, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $250 to $2,905 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $250 which is on 2026-10-20.
Usually Amtrak 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.
What's the cheapest way to go from Los Angeles, US to Chicago?
The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
