What is the distance between Tampa and Chicago?

The distance between Tampa and Chicago is around 1618 km (1003 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's), in Tampa, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

Bus Tampa to Chicago from $169 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Tampa to Chicago on November 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:35pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 10h	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:35pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 10h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:35pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 13h	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Chicago on November 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:55pm	University of South Florida	1d 5h	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:55pm	University of South Florida	1d 3h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	10:25am	Union Station	1d 23h	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	2:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Chicago on November 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:10am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:55pm	University of South Florida	1d 3h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	10:25am	Union Station	1d 23h	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	2:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Chicago on November 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:00pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 3h	10:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:55pm	University of South Florida	1d 3h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	10:25am	Union Station	1d 23h	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	2:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Chicago on November 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:10am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 5h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:55pm	University of South Florida	1d 3h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	10:25am	Union Station	1d 23h	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	2:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Chicago on November 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:10am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:55pm	University of South Florida	1d 3h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	10:25am	Union Station	1d 23h	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	2:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Chicago on November 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:10am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:55pm	University of South Florida	1d 3h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	10:25am	Union Station	1d 23h	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	2:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Chicago on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:10am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 5h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:55pm	University of South Florida	1d 3h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	10:25am	Union Station	1d 23h	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	2:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:44 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Tampa 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 1 day, 6 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $145, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

28bus per day

1d 6hAverage Duration

1601 kmDistance

40kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$145 - $493	Average Duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$195 - $765	Average Duration1d 16h	CO₂ emissions 147kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Tampa and Chicago?

Stops in Tampa

A
Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's)
2101 E 13th Ave (McDonald's), Tampa, FL 33605
B
Tampa USF, FL
3801 USF Holly Drive, Tampa., FL 33620, USA
C
Greyhound Station
610 E Polk St, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
D
E Sligh Ave
11555 E Sligh Ave, Seffner, FL 33584, USA
E
N Marion St & E Laurel St
551 E Laurel St, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
F
Port of Tampa
200-298 FL-60, Tampa, FL 33602, 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

FlixBus

3.5/511,387 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,597 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,386 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Tampa to Chicago by bus

What is the distance between Tampa and Chicago?
The distance between Tampa and Chicago is around 1618 km (1003 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Tampa to Chicago?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's), in Tampa, 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

11-18

$318

11-19

$343

Today

$347

11-21

$292

11-22

$289

11-23

$245

11-24

$265

11-25

$297

The cheapest trip from Tampa to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $245

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

You can expect to pay from $245 to $5,893 for a bus ticket from Tampa to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $245 which is on 2025-11-23.

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.