Bus Tickets from Vancouver, CA to Chicago

Compare 2 ways to go from Vancouver to Chicago

Bus
Average PriceUS$233 - US$452Average Duration3d 5h
71kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$253 - US$653Average Duration2d 7h
259kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Vancouver to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 3 days, 5 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$233, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
3d 5hAverage Duration
US$233Cheapest ticket
71kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Vancouver, CA to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$253
Average Bus Trip Duration3d 5h
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure9:00am
Distance2851 km
Latest bus departure6:00pm

Vancouver to Chicago Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Vancouver to Chicago.

Bus service from Vancouver to Chicago will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Vancouver, CA - Chicago

  1. How far is Vancouver from Chicago?

    The distance between Vancouver and Chicago is approximately 2856 km (1771 miles).

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

    Buses departing from Pacific Central Station in Vancouver will take you to 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$403
07-31
US$407
Today
US$481
08-02
US$407
08-03
US$342
08-04
US$481
08-05
US$403
08-06
US$407
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Vancouver, CA to Chicago was searched and found on Aug 3, 2025 with a price of US$342

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

You can expect to pay from US$342 to US$3,550 for a bus ticket from Vancouver, CA to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$342 which is on 2025-08-03.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Vancouver to Chicago but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Vancouver to Chicago, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Vancouver to Chicago will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Vancouver to Chicago, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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!

What's the cheapest way to go from Vancouver, CA to Chicago?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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