Bus Tickets from Saint Paul, US to Chicago

TodayAug 1
from US$68
TomorrowAug 2
from US$68
SunAug 3
from US$66
MonAug 4
from US$66
TueAug 5
from US$63
WedAug 6
from US$55
ThuAug 7
from US$66
FriAug 8
from US$61

Next departures to Chicago

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Saint Paul
    Departure location: Union Depot
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Saint Paul
    Departure location: Union Depot
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: N Cumberland Ave
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Saint Paul
    Departure location: Union Depot
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Saint Paul
    Departure location: Union Depot
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Saint Paul
    Departure location: Union Depot
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Saint Paul to Chicago

Bus
Average PriceUS$50 - US$395Average Duration9h 15m
14kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$47 - US$440Average Duration7h 55m
51kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Saint Paul to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 7 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day
7h 55mAverage Duration
US$47Cheapest ticket
51kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Saint Paul, US to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$63
Average Bus Trip Duration9h 15m
Number of daily buses15
Earliest bus departure12:45am
Distance569 km
Latest bus departure11:30pm

Saint Paul to Chicago Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Saint Paul, US - Chicago

  1. What is the travel distance from Saint Paul to Chicago?

    It's about 559 km (347 miles) from Saint Paul to Chicago.

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at 178 Cesar Chavez St, in Saint Paul, 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
07-30
US$56
07-31
US$141
Today
US$60
08-02
US$60
08-03
US$58
08-04
US$58
08-05
US$55
08-06
US$47
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Saint Paul, US to Chicago was searched and found on Aug 6, 2025 with a price of US$47

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

You can expect to pay from US$47 to US$141 for a bus ticket from Saint Paul, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$47 which is on 2025-08-06.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Saint Paul to Chicago.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Saint Paul to Chicago, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Saint Paul to Chicago.

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Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Saint Paul, US to Chicago?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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