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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Lima
    Destination location: Lima Greyhound
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $38
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Lima
    Destination location: Lima Greyhound
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $38
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Lima
    Destination location: Lima Greyhound
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $58
Bus Chicago to Lima: Trip Overview

Bus Chicago to Lima: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$43
Average bus trip duration9h 55m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure2:00 AM
Distance200 miles (321 km)
Latest bus departure10:50 PM

Chicago to Lima Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures4
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures2:00AM - 10:50PM
Minimum Price$36
Average Ticket Price$43
Minimum Trip Duration6h45m
Average Bus Trip Duration9h55m
Distance200 miles (321 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - Lima

The best way to travel from Chicago to Lima is by bus. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

The average travel time from Chicago to Lima is about 9h 55m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 6h 45m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 200 miles (322 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance between the two cities is 200 miles (322 km).

On average, there are 4 daily departures on this route, offered by Greyhound. The number of buses operating from Chicago to Lima may change based on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Chicago to Lima a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your needs and budget. It's that easy!

The first bus leaves at 2:00 AM and the last one leaves at 10:50 PM.

The majority of buses traveling from Chicago to Lima start their journey at Downtown Greyhound Station and wind up at Lima Greyhound. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $36.

The average bus ticket price from Chicago to Lima is $43. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $36 and $81, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Once in Lima, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Huaca Pucllana, Larco Museum, Paragliding, Parque Kennedy and Museo Mario Testino.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Chicago to Lima.

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 Lima that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Chicago to Lima.

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.

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.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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