Bus Tickets from Chicago, IL to Ocala, FL

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Ocala.

Average Price$332 - $347Average Duration1d 20h
38kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$351 - $422Average Duration1d 14h
136kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Ocala

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Ocala. The journey takes about 1 day, 20 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $332, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
1d 20hAverage Duration
$332Cheapest ticket
38kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Ocala: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$332
Average bus trip duration1d 20h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure10:00am
Distance937 miles (1511 km)
Latest bus departure1:30pm

Chicago to Ocala Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Ocala was searched and found on May 12, 2025 with a price of $315

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Bus Travel Tips

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

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Chicago to Ocala, get comfy and count the stars.

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

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Chicago to Ocala, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Ocala?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

You can also go to Ocala by train

Train from Chicago to Ocala

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