How much is the bus ticket from Miami to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Miami to Chicago start at R 1 360. The average price for this route is around R 2 104. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Miami to Chicago?

The average bus journey time from Miami to Chicago is 1d 10h, covering a distance of 1896 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 6h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Miami to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 33 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Miami to Chicago at 07:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:25.

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

A bus trip from Miami to Chicago produces an estimated 47 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Miami to Chicago?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87522 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Miami to Chicago?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Miami to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Miami to Chicago from R 1 741 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

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Next departures from Miami to Chicago on 15 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	08:35	Golden Glades Interchange	1d 7h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:00	Miami (MIA) Airport - Miami Intermodal Center	1d 6h	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:00	Miami (MIA) Airport - Miami Intermodal Center	1d 7h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	23:25	Miami (MIA) Airport - Miami Intermodal Center	1d 10h	08:25	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	07:00	Miami (MIA) Airport - Miami Intermodal Center	1d 9h	15:55	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:38 PM EST.

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Miami 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, 10 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 360, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

33bus per day

1d 10hAverage duration

1896 kmDistance

47kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 360 - R 5 845	Average duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 47kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 271 - R 15 216	Average duration2d 2h	CO₂ emissions 173kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Miami and Chicago?

Stops in Miami

A
Miami International Airport
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B
Bayside Marketplace
373 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132
C
MIA Airport Clarion
5301 NW 36th St, , Miami, FL 33166, , United States
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D
Downtown Holiday Inn
340 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132
E
Cruise Port
1015 N America Way, Miami, FL 33132-2002,, United States
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F
North Miami Beach Greyhound
16000 NW 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33169, 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
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

3.5/587 523 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi2.5

FlixBus

3.5/512 211 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Miami, FL 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 Miami to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Miami to Chicago start at R 1 360. The average price for this route is around R 2 104. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Miami to Chicago?
The average bus journey time from Miami to Chicago is 1d 10h, covering a distance of 1896 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 6h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Miami to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 33 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Miami to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Miami to Chicago at 07:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:25.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Miami to Chicago?
A bus trip from Miami to Chicago produces an estimated 47 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Miami to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87522 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Miami to Chicago?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Miami to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Miami to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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

12/02

R 6 164

13/02

R 4 774

Today

R 4 709

15/02

R 4 153

16/02

R 2 714

17/02

R 3 254

18/02

R 3 098

19/02

R 2 289

The cheapest trip from Miami, FL to Chicago was searched and found on 19 Feb 2026 with a price of R 2 289

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 289 to R 6 164 for a bus ticket from Miami, FL to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 289, which is on 2026-02-19.

Usually Greyhound 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.