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

The distance between Tampa and Chicago by coach is approximately 1003 miles (1618 km).

What is the best way to go from Tampa to Chicago without flying?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Tampa to Chicago from £92 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Tampa to Chicago on 22 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:10	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	17:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	17:55	University of South Florida	1d 3h	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	10:25	Union Station	1d 23h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	11:10	Tampa Bus Station	1d 5h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	17:25	Tampa Bus Station	1d 3h	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Tampa to Chicago on 23 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:10	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	17:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	17:55	University of South Florida	1d 3h	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	10:25	Union Station	1d 23h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	06:20	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:30	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	14:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Tampa to Chicago on 24 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:20	Tampa Bus Station	1d 5h	11:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	17:55	University of South Florida	1d 3h	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	10:25	Union Station	1d 23h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	06:20	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:30	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	14:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Tampa to Chicago on 25 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	20:00	Tampa Bus Station	1d 4h	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	17:55	University of South Florida	1d 3h	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	10:25	Union Station	1d 23h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	06:20	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:30	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	14:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Tampa to Chicago on 26 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	21:50	University of South Florida	1d 13h	09:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	17:55	University of South Florida	1d 3h	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	10:25	Union Station	1d 23h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	06:20	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:30	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	14:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Tampa to Chicago on 27 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:20	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	17:55	University of South Florida	1d 3h	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	10:25	Union Station	1d 23h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:30	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	14:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	11:10	Tampa Bus Station	1d 5h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Tampa to Chicago on 28 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:20	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	17:55	University of South Florida	1d 3h	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	10:25	Union Station	1d 23h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:30	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	14:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	11:10	Tampa Bus Station	1d 5h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Tampa to Chicago on 29 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:20	Tampa Bus Station	1d 5h	11:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	17:55	University of South Florida	1d 3h	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	10:25	Union Station	1d 23h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	06:20	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:30	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	14:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

28bus per day

1d 6hAverage duration

993 milesDistance

40kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£79 - £267	Average duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£106 - £414	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

3.5/511,400 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,598 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Tampa to Chicago

What's the distance between Tampa and Chicago by coach?
The distance between Tampa and Chicago by coach is approximately 1003 miles (1618 km).
What is the best way to go from Tampa to Chicago without flying?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to 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

£188

21/11

£184

Today

£216

23/11

£178

24/11

£161

25/11

£163

26/11

£151

27/11

£119

The cheapest trip from Tampa to Chicago was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £119

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 £119 to £2,333 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 £119, which is on 2025-11-27.

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.