How much is the bus ticket from Tampa to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Tampa to Chicago start from $148. The average price for this route is around $253. 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 Tampa to Chicago?

The average bus travel time from Tampa to Chicago is 1d 6h, covering a distance of 1608 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 3h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Tampa to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 28 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Amtrak , Greyhound .

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

The earliest bus departs from Tampa to Chicago at 6:10am. And the latest bus departs at 10:35pm.

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

A bus trip from Tampa to Chicago generates an estimated 40 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 Tampa to Chicago?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Tampa 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 Tampa to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Tampa to Chicago from $160 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Tampa to Chicago on January 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:35pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 12h	9:50am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:35pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 10h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:35pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 10h	8:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:50pm	University of South Florida	1d 11h	8:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:50pm	University of South Florida	1d 11h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Chicago on January 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 5h	11:05am	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 January 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 5h	1:40pm	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 January 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	2:35pm	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
	11:10am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 5h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Chicago on January 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 12h	8:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:55pm	University of South Florida	1d 3h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	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
	11:10am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 5h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Chicago on January 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	2:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:55pm	University of South Florida	1d 3h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	9:25am	Union Station	2d	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:10am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	11:10am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 5h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Chicago on January 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	2:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:55pm	University of South Florida	1d 3h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	9:25am	Union Station	2d	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:10am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	11:10am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 5h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Chicago on January 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:10am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:20pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 5h	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	9:25am	Union Station	2d	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:50am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 9h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	6:10am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 9h	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:07 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 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $148, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

28bus per day

1d 6hAverage Duration

1608 kmDistance

40kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$148 - $501	Average Duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$192 - $752	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
Visit page
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

3.5/511,965 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,492 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Tampa 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 Tampa to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Tampa to Chicago start from $148. The average price for this route is around $253. 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 Tampa to Chicago?
The average bus travel time from Tampa to Chicago is 1d 6h, covering a distance of 1608 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 3h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Tampa to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 28 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Amtrak, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Tampa to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Tampa to Chicago at 6:10am. And the latest bus departs at 10:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Tampa to Chicago?
A bus trip from Tampa to Chicago generates an estimated 40 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 Tampa to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Tampa to Chicago?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Tampa 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 Tampa to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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

01-06

$387

01-07

$366

Today

$303

01-09

$290

01-10

$262

01-11

$238

01-12

$223

01-13

$218

The cheapest trip from Tampa to Chicago was searched and found on Jan 13, 2026 with a price of $218

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 $218 to $4,075 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 $218 which is on 2026-01-13.

Usually Amtrak, FlixBus 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.