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TodayApr 27
from $84
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from $77
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from $56
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Pittsburgh
    Destination location: Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $84
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Pittsburgh
    Destination location: Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $96
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Pittsburgh
    Destination location: Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
    Operated by
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $216
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Pittsburgh
    Destination location: Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $190
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Pittsburgh
    Destination location: Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $119
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - Pittsburgh

The train is the best choice to get to Pittsburgh without flying. Traveling by train offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

About 410 miles (661 km) separate Chicago and Pittsburgh.

Most of the buses traveling from Chicago to Pittsburgh leave from Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at Intermodal Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

About Bus Travel

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 Pittsburgh!

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 Pittsburgh.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Chicago to Pittsburgh.

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

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.

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

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

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from Pittsburgh to Chicago

You can also go to Pittsburgh by train

Train from Chicago to Pittsburgh

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