What is the travel distance from Chicago to Orlando?

The distance between the two cities is 984 miles (1587 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Orlando?

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

What are the best sights and things to do in Orlando?

Once in Orlando, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Orlando Wetlands Park, Ritz Carlton Golf Club, John F. Kennedy Space Center, Harry P. Leu Gardens and K1 Speed.

Bus Chicago to Orlando from $107 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Orlando on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 1h	12:35am	Orlando Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:59pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 36m	12:35am	Orlando Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	8:25pm	Orlando Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 1h	12:35am	Orlando Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 4h	11:59pm	The Florida Mall	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Orlando on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d	8:25pm	Orlando Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:59pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 36m	12:35am	Orlando Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	8:45am	Orlando Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	4:20pm	Orlando Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	8:25pm	Orlando Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Orlando on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d	8:25pm	Orlando Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	8:45am	Orlando Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	4:20pm	Orlando Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	8:25pm	Orlando Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	12:35am	Orlando Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Orlando on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 1h	4:20pm	Orlando Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d	8:25pm	Orlando Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	8:45am	Orlando Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	4:20pm	Orlando Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	8:25pm	Orlando Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Orlando on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d	8:25pm	Orlando Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	8:45am	Orlando Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	4:20pm	Orlando Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	8:25pm	Orlando Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	12:35am	Orlando Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Orlando on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 4h	11:59pm	The Florida Mall	Cheapest
	Bus	11:59pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 36m	12:35am	Orlando Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	8:45am	Orlando Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	4:20pm	Orlando Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	8:25pm	Orlando Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Orlando on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:59pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 36m	12:35am	Orlando Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	8:45am	Orlando Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	4:20pm	Orlando Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	8:25pm	Orlando Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	2:55pm	The Florida Mall	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Orlando on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 1h	4:20pm	Orlando Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:59pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 36m	12:35am	Orlando Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	8:45am	Orlando Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	4:20pm	Orlando Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	8:25pm	Orlando Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Orlando

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Orlando. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 19 minutes and with fares starting at just $71, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

29bus per day

1d 4hAverage Duration

980 milesDistance

40kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$71 - $392	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$133 - $523	Average Duration1d 15h	CO₂ emissions 145kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,322 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,373 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.

Greyhound Chicago Orlando recent customer reviews

The first bus was delayed and that affected my complete trip. That means that I had a 40 hour trip instead of a 28 hour trip. 12 hour make a big difference.

Sonia C.

June 5, 2018

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

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Orlando?

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Stops in Orlando

A - Orlando Bus Station

B - Orlando RedCoach Station

C - Jet Set Express Terminal

D - Disney World

E - International Dr SuperTours Terminal

F - Seaworld Hotels

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Chicago to Orlando by bus

What is the travel distance from Chicago to Orlando?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Orlando?
What are the best sights and things to do in Orlando?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/13

$178

11/14

$203

Today

$178

11/16

$170

11/17

$142

11/18

$116

11/19

$118

11/20

$130

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Orlando was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $116

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

You can expect to pay from $116 to $245 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Orlando based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $116 which is on 2025-11-18.

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.