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TodayApr 29
from $151
TomorrowApr 30
from $71
WedMay 1
from $54
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Jefferson City
    Destination location: Jefferson City
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $151
  • Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Jefferson City
    Destination location: Jefferson City
    Operated by
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $179
Bus Chicago to Jefferson City: Trip Overview

Bus Chicago to Jefferson City: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$66
Average bus trip duration21h 25m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure6:00 AM
Distance324 miles (522 km)
Latest bus departure7:10 PM

Chicago to Jefferson City Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures3
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures6:00AM - 7:10PM
Minimum Price$65
Average Ticket Price$66
Minimum Trip Duration10h35m
Average Bus Trip Duration21h25m
Distance324 miles (522 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound, FlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - Jefferson City

The best way to travel from Chicago to Jefferson City is by bus. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

Traveling from Chicago to Jefferson City takes about 21h 25m on average, but the quickest bus can get you there in about 10h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 329 miles (531 km) that separate the two cities.

Chicago and Jefferson City are 329 miles (531 km) apart.

On average, there are 3 daily departures on this route, offered by Greyhound and FlixBus. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Chicago to Jefferson City may vary. Simplify your trip from Chicago to Jefferson City by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

The bus service operates from 6:00 AM for the initial departure and runs until 7:10 PM for the final departure.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, take the bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $46.

The bus ticket costs $66 on average. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $46 and $251, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Yes, it is possible to take an overnight bus from Chicago to Jefferson City. Remember to bring along essentials like a blanket and some snacks to ensure a cozy and convenient journey.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Chicago to Jefferson City.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Chicago to Jefferson City will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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.

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from Jefferson City to Chicago

You can also go to Jefferson City by train

Train from Chicago to Jefferson City

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