How much is the bus ticket from Los Angeles to Chicago?

The cheapest coach tickets from Los Angeles to Chicago start from ZAR 1,861. The average price for this route is around ZAR 2,941. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Los Angeles to Chicago?

The average bus journey time from Los Angeles to Chicago is 2d 6h, covering a distance of 2804 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 1d 20h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Los Angeles to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 25 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Los Angeles to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from Los Angeles to Chicago at 00:35. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.

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

A bus journey from Los Angeles to Chicago produces an estimated 70.0808 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Los Angeles 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 5791 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Los Angeles to Chicago?

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Los Angeles to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak , with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Chicago from ZAR 2,218 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Los Angeles to Chicago on 3 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	18:00	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 22h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	18:00	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	16:25	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	23:30	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 4h	05:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	23:30	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 6h	08:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	23:30	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 3h	05:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Chicago on 4 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	18:00	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 22h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	18:00	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	16:25	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:55	Union Station	3d 1h	16:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:55	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 1h	16:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	00:35	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 11h	13:45	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Chicago on 5 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	15:05	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 23h	16:25	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	18:00	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	16:25	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:55	Union Station	3d 1h	16:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:55	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 1h	16:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	00:35	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 11h	13:45	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Chicago on 6 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:30	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 5h	16:25	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	18:00	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	16:25	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:55	Union Station	3d 1h	16:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:55	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 1h	16:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	00:35	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 11h	13:45	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Chicago on 7 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	07:10	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 6h	16:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	18:00	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	16:25	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:55	Union Station	3d 1h	16:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:55	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 1h	16:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	00:35	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 11h	13:45	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Chicago on 8 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	07:10	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 6h	16:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	18:00	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	16:25	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:55	Union Station	3d 1h	16:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:55	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 1h	16:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	00:35	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 11h	13:45	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Chicago on 9 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	07:10	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 6h	16:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	18:00	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	16:25	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:55	Union Station	3d 1h	16:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:55	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 1h	16:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	00:35	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 11h	13:45	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Chicago on 10 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	07:10	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 6h	16:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	18:00	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	16:25	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:55	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 1h	16:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	00:35	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 11h	13:45	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	23:30	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 4h	05:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 17:11 PDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Los Angeles 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, 2 hours 32 minutes and with fares starting at just ZAR 2,627, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

2d 2hAverage duration

2803 kmDistance

255kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceZAR 1,861 - ZAR 8,893	Average duration2d 6h	CO₂ emissions 70kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceZAR 2,627 - ZAR 25,604	Average duration2d 2h	CO₂ emissions 255kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and Chicago?

Stops in Los Angeles

A
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
C
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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D
Los Angeles International Airport
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E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, 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 companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,547 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

Amtrak

4.1/55,792 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, Futura, Elite, Chihuahuenses, Tufesa, Valley Transit

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Los Angeles, US to Chicago

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Los Angeles to Chicago?
The cheapest coach tickets from Los Angeles to Chicago start from ZAR 1,861. The average price for this route is around ZAR 2,941. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Los Angeles to Chicago?
The average bus journey time from Los Angeles to Chicago is 2d 6h, covering a distance of 2804 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 1d 20h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Los Angeles to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 25 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Los Angeles to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Los Angeles to Chicago at 00:35. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Los Angeles to Chicago?
A bus journey from Los Angeles to Chicago produces an estimated 70.0808 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Los Angeles 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 5791 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Los Angeles to Chicago?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Los Angeles to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Los Angeles 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

01/05

ZAR 6,321

02/05

ZAR 5,635

Today

ZAR 4,745

04/05

ZAR 2,938

05/05

ZAR 2,809

06/05

ZAR 2,758

07/05

ZAR 3,152

08/05

ZAR 3,306

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Chicago was searched and found on 6 May 2026 with a price of ZAR 2,758

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

You can expect to pay from ZAR 2,758 to ZAR 24,581 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at ZAR 2,758, which is on 2026-05-06.

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.