How much is the bus ticket from Elyria to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Elyria to Chicago start at R 772. The average price for this route is around R 1 082. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Elyria to Chicago?

The average bus journey time from Elyria to Chicago is 12h 15m, covering a distance of 464 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 8h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Elyria to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day.

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

The earliest bus departs from Elyria to Chicago at 05:40. And the latest bus departs at 13:05.

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

A bus trip from Elyria to Chicago produces an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus Elyria to Chicago from R 720 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Elyria to Chicago on 14 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	13:05	Elyria	8h	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	13:05	Elyria	11h 30m	23:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Elyria to Chicago on 15 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	13:05	Elyria	8h	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	05:45	Elyria	12h 50m	17:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	13:05	Elyria	11h 30m	23:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	05:45	Elyria	12h 15m	17:00	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Elyria to Chicago on 16 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	13:05	Elyria	8h	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	05:45	Elyria	12h 50m	17:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	13:05	Elyria	11h 30m	23:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	05:45	Elyria	12h 15m	17:00	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Elyria to Chicago on 18 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	13:05	Elyria	8h	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	05:45	Elyria	12h 50m	17:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	13:05	Elyria	11h 30m	23:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	05:45	Elyria	12h 15m	17:00	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Elyria to Chicago on 19 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	13:05	Elyria	8h	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	05:45	Elyria	12h 50m	17:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	13:05	Elyria	11h 30m	23:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	05:45	Elyria	12h 15m	17:00	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Elyria to Chicago on 20 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	13:05	Elyria	8h	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	05:45	Elyria	12h 50m	17:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	13:05	Elyria	11h 30m	23:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	05:45	Elyria	12h 15m	17:00	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Elyria 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 6 hours 36 minutes and with fares starting at just R 680, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

6h 36mAverage duration

465 kmDistance

42kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 772 - R 2 390	Average duration12h 15m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 680 - R 2 373	Average duration6h 36m	CO₂ emissions 42kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 523 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi2.5

Based on 87523 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 772

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Elyria to Chicago by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Elyria to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Elyria to Chicago start at R 772. The average price for this route is around R 1 082. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Elyria to Chicago?
The average bus journey time from Elyria to Chicago is 12h 15m, covering a distance of 464 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 8h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Elyria to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Elyria to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Elyria to Chicago at 05:40. And the latest bus departs at 13:05.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Elyria to Chicago?
A bus trip from Elyria to Chicago produces an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/02

R 851

13/02

R 965

Today

R 883

15/02

R 932

16/02

R 801

17/02

R 752

18/02

R 720

19/02

R 736

The cheapest trip from Elyria to Chicago was searched and found on 18 Feb 2026 with a price of R 720

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

You can expect to pay from R 720 to R 1 741 for a bus ticket from Elyria to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 720, which is on 2026-02-18.