How far is Los Angeles from Chicago?

It's about 2805 km (1740 miles) from Los Angeles to Chicago.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago?

Buses departing from UCLA in Los Angeles will take you to Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago.

Bus Los Angeles to Chicago from $229 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Chicago on November 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 1h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 21h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 6h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:20pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 12h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:20pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 16h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Chicago on November 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 1h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 21h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:55pm	Union Station	3d 1h	4:45pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 1h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 6h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Chicago on November 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 22h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 21h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:10pm	Union Station	3d 2h	4:45pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 1h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 6h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Chicago on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 1h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 21h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:55pm	Union Station	3d 1h	4:45pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 1h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 6h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Chicago on November 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 1h	6:20pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 21h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:55pm	Union Station	3d 1h	4:45pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 1h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 6h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Chicago on November 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:20pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 12h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 21h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:55pm	Union Station	3d 1h	4:45pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 1h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 6h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Chicago on November 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 1h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 21h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:10pm	Union Station	3d 2h	4:45pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 6h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:20pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 12h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Chicago on December 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 1h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 21h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:55pm	Union Station	3d 1h	4:45pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 6h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:20pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 12h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:13 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 2 days, 8 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $175, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

44bus per day

2d 8hAverage Duration

2819 kmDistance

70kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$175 - $1,055	Average Duration2d 8h	CO₂ emissions 70kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$222 - $823	Average Duration2d 2h	CO₂ emissions 255kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and Chicago?

Stops in Los Angeles

A
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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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
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D
Los Angeles International Airport
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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
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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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,604 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,422 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Los Angeles, US to Chicago by bus

How far is Los Angeles from Chicago?
It's about 2805 km (1740 miles) from Los Angeles to Chicago.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago?
Buses departing from UCLA in Los Angeles will take you to 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

11-22

$663

11-23

$619

Today

$640

11-25

$514

11-26

$353

11-27

$456

11-28

$443

11-29

$357

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $353

To 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 $353 to $2,790 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 $353 which is on 2025-11-26.

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.