How far is Seattle from Chicago?

The distance covered from Seattle to Chicago is 2792 km (1731 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Greyhound Station, in Seattle, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

Bus Seattle to Chicago from $313 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Seattle to Chicago on November 23
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 16h	5:15pm	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 November 24
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 16h	5:15pm	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 November 25
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 16h	5:15pm	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 November 26
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 16h	5:15pm	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 November 27
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 16h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	Greyhound Station	2d 17h	6:20pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to Chicago on November 28
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 16h	5:15pm	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 November 29
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 16h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
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 $192, 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$323 - $528	Average Duration3d 12h	CO₂ emissions 70kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$192 - $1,365	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-Tacoma International Airport
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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

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,406 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Seattle to Chicago by bus

How far is Seattle from Chicago?
The distance covered from Seattle to Chicago is 2792 km (1731 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Seattle to Chicago?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Greyhound Station, in Seattle, 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

11-20

$430

11-21

$489

Today

$428

11-23

$454

11-24

$391

11-25

$332

11-26

$317

11-27

$385

The cheapest trip from Seattle to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $317

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 $317 to $489 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 $317 which is on 2025-11-26.