Bus Tickets from Chicago to Pittsburgh

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TodayAug 29
from $122
TomorrowAug 30
from $85
SunAug 31
from $75
MonSep 1
from $95
TueSep 2
from $74
WedSep 3
from $67
ThuSep 4
from $66
FriSep 5
from $67

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Pittsburgh
    Destination location: Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Pittsburgh
    Destination location: Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 30 at
    Destination city: Pittsburgh
    Destination location: Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Pittsburgh
    Destination location: Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Pittsburgh
    Destination location: Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Pittsburgh.

Bus
Average Price$47 - $229Average Duration12h 20m
16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$52 - $189Average Duration9h 25m
60kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Pittsburgh. The journey takes about 12 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day
12h 20mAverage Duration
$47Cheapest ticket
16kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Pittsburgh: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$65
Average bus trip duration12h 20m
Number of daily buses14
Earliest bus departure4:45am
Distance410 miles (660 km)
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Chicago to Pittsburgh Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Pittsburgh from Chicago, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - Pittsburgh

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08/27
$77
08/28
$98
Today
$103
08/30
$77
08/31
$69
09/01
$87
09/02
$66
09/03
$60
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Pittsburgh was searched and found on Sep 3, 2025 with a price of $60

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

You can expect to pay from $60 to $170 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Pittsburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $60 which is on 2025-09-03.

Usually FlixBus 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.

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.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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