What's the distance between Seattle and Chicago by coach?

The distance between Seattle and Chicago by coach is approximately 1731 miles (2792 km).

How can I travel from Seattle to Chicago avoiding air travel?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Seattle to Chicago from £169 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Seattle to Chicago on 23 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	22:50	Greyhound Station	2d 16h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:50	Greyhound Station	2d 17h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Chicago on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	22:50	Greyhound Station	2d 16h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:50	Greyhound Station	2d 17h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Chicago on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	22:50	Greyhound Station	2d 16h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:50	Greyhound Station	2d 17h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Chicago on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	22:50	Greyhound Station	2d 16h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:50	Greyhound Station	2d 17h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Chicago on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	22:50	Greyhound Station	2d 16h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:50	Greyhound Station	2d 17h	18:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Chicago on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	22:50	Greyhound Station	2d 16h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:50	Greyhound Station	2d 17h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to Chicago on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	22:50	Greyhound Station	2d 16h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:50	Greyhound Station	2d 17h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £104, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

2d 4hAverage duration

1729 milesDistance

254kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£175 - £286	Average duration3d 12h	CO₂ emissions 70kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£104 - £739	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 by bus from Seattle to Chicago

What's the distance between Seattle and Chicago by coach?
The distance between Seattle and Chicago by coach is approximately 1731 miles (2792 km).
How can I travel from Seattle to Chicago avoiding air travel?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

20/11

£233

21/11

£265

Today

£232

23/11

£246

24/11

£212

25/11

£184

26/11

£172

27/11

£201

The cheapest trip from Seattle to Chicago was searched and found on 26 Nov 2025 with a price of £172

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 £172 to £265 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 £172, which is on 2025-11-26.