What is the travel distance from Chicago to Glendale?

Chicago and Glendale are 1737 miles (2802 km) apart.

Bus Chicago to Glendale from $232 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Chicago to Glendale on November 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 10h	6:55pm	Glendale Station	No tags
	5:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 3h	6:55pm	Glendale Station	No tags
	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 1h	6:55pm	Glendale Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	8:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 16h	10:55am	Glendale Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	8:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 16h	10:55am	Glendale Station	No tags

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Glendale. The journey takes about 2 days, 11 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $232, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

2d 11hAverage Duration

1736 milesDistance

70kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$232 - $245	Average Duration2d 11h	CO₂ emissions 70kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$154 - $154	Average Duration1d 21h	CO₂ emissions 255kg CO₂e

Bus Chicago to Glendale, CA: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$232

Average bus trip duration2d 11h

Number of daily buses4

Earliest bus departure9:45am

Distance1736 miles (2800 km)

Latest bus departure10:30pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,346 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,144 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, Sindbad, Infobus, Gontijo, Rider Express

Chicago to Glendale Bus

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Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Chicago and Glendale!

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Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Chicago to Glendale that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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