How much is the bus ticket from Seattle to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Seattle to Chicago start from $147. The average price for this route is around $255. 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 Seattle to Chicago?

The average bus travel time from Seattle to Chicago is 3d 11h, covering a distance of 2787 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 14h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Seattle to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Seattle to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from Seattle to Chicago at 2:40pm. And the latest bus departs at 10:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Seattle to Chicago?

A bus trip from Seattle to Chicago generates an estimated 70 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 Seattle 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 87463 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Seattle to Chicago?

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

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Seattle 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.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Seattle 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.

Bus Seattle to Chicago from $157 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Seattle to Chicago on January 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	Greyhound Station	2d 17h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	10:50pm	Greyhound Station	2d 15h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest

Next departures for Seattle to Chicago on January 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:50pm	Greyhound Station	2d 15h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	Greyhound Station	2d 17h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Chicago on January 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:50pm	Greyhound Station	2d 15h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	Greyhound Station	2d 17h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Chicago on January 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:50pm	Greyhound Station	2d 15h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Seattle to Chicago on January 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:50pm	Greyhound Station	2d 15h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	Greyhound Station	2d 18h	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Chicago on January 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:50pm	Greyhound Station	2d 15h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:50pm	Greyhound Station	3d 13h	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:55pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	3d 20h	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:40pm	University of Washington	3d 13h	5:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	Greyhound Station	2d 17h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Chicago on January 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:50pm	Greyhound Station	3d 13h	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Cheapest
	Bus	10:50pm	Greyhound Station	2d 15h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:55pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	3d 20h	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:40pm	University of Washington	3d 13h	5:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	Greyhound Station	2d 17h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Seattle to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 2 days, 4 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $189, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

2d 4hAverage Duration

2788 kmDistance

254kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$147 - $825	Average Duration3d 11h	CO₂ emissions 70kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$189 - $3,344	Average Duration2d 4h	CO₂ emissions 254kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Seattle and Chicago?

Stops in Seattle

A
Greyhound Station
503 S Royal Brougham Way, Seattle, WA 98134, USA
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B
Seattle-International Airport (SEA)
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C
Washington State Convention Center
705 Pike St, Seattle WA 98101, USA, , Pick-up is at the Charter Bus Loading Zone on 8th Avenue at the corner of 8th Ave. and Pike Street.
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D
Pier 91
2001 W Garfield St, Seattle WA 98119, USA
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E
Pier 66
2203 Alaskan Way, Seattle WA 98121, USA
F
International District
700-822 5th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104, 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

3.5/587,489 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,956 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Seattle 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 Seattle to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Seattle to Chicago start from $147. The average price for this route is around $255. 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 Seattle to Chicago?
The average bus travel time from Seattle to Chicago is 3d 11h, covering a distance of 2787 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 14h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Seattle to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Seattle to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Seattle to Chicago at 2:40pm. And the latest bus departs at 10:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Seattle to Chicago?
A bus trip from Seattle to Chicago generates an estimated 70 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 Seattle 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 87463 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Seattle to Chicago?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Seattle 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.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Seattle 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

01-05

$430

01-06

$423

Today

$411

01-08

$368

01-09

$282

01-10

$259

01-11

$262

01-12

$256

The cheapest trip from Seattle to Chicago was searched and found on Jan 12, 2026 with a price of $256

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

You can expect to pay from $256 to $430 for a bus ticket from Seattle to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $256 which is on 2026-01-12.