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Bus Chicago to St. Petersburg: Trip Overview

Bus Chicago to St. Petersburg: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$122
Average bus trip duration1d 6h
Number of daily buses13
Earliest bus departure6:00 AM
Distance1008 miles (1625 km)
Latest bus departure11:05 PM

Chicago to St. Petersburg Buses

With Busbud, comparing and booking tickets for a bus from Chicago to St. Petersburg is a breeze. Browse through an extensive selection of bus fares and bus schedules to find the best deals.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Chicago to St. Petersburg.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Chicago to St. Petersburg, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures13
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures6:00AM - 11:05PM
Minimum Price$119
Average Ticket Price$122
Minimum Trip Duration1d5h
Average Bus Trip Duration1d6h
Distance1008 miles (1625 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - St. Petersburg

The bus is the best choice to get to St. Petersburg without flying. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

Traveling from Chicago to St. Petersburg takes about 1d 6h on average, but the fastest bus can get you there in about 1d 5h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1006 miles (1623 km) that separate the two cities.

About 1006 miles (1623 km) separate Chicago and St. Petersburg.

You can choose from 13 travel times and travel with Greyhound. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Chicago to St. Petersburg may vary. Simplify your trip from Chicago to St. Petersburg by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 6:00 AM and ending at 11:05 PM.

If you're headed to St. Petersburg from Chicago, chances are that your bus will leave from Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at Saint Petersburg Racetrack Bus Stop. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, take the bus. $119 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to St. Petersburg from Chicago.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Chicago to St. Petersburg is $122. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $119 and $217, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Yes, you can take a night bus to go from Chicago to St. Petersburg. Remember to bring along essentials like a blanket and some snacks to ensure a cozy and convenient journey.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Chicago to St. Petersburg.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 St. Petersburg.

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 St. Petersburg that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Chicago to St. Petersburg while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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

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.

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

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from St. Petersburg to Chicago

You can also go to St. Petersburg by train

Train from Chicago to St. Petersburg

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