What is the distance between Chicago and Seattle?

The distance separating Chicago and Seattle is 1731 miles (2792 km).

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

If you're headed to Seattle from Chicago, chances are that your bus will leave from Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at Greyhound Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off 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 Seattle?

Once in Seattle, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Museum of Flight, EMP Museum, Woodland Park Zoo, Space Needle and Mt St Helens.

Bus Chicago to Seattle from $218 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Seattle on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	3d 16h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Chicago to Seattle on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	3d 16h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3d 4h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3d 5h	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Seattle on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	3d 16h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3d 4h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3d 5h	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Seattle on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 16h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	3d 16h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3d 4h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3d 5h	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Seattle on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 16h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	3d 16h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3d 4h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3d 5h	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Seattle on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 16h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	3d 16h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3d 4h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3d 5h	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Seattle on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3d 4h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	3d 16h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3d 5h	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:15 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Seattle

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Seattle. The journey takes about 2 days, 4 hours 32 minutes and with fares starting at just $133, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

2d 4hAverage Duration

1729 milesDistance

254kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$224 - $562	Average Duration3d 4h	CO₂ emissions 70kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$133 - $2,145	Average Duration2d 4h	CO₂ emissions 254kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Seattle?

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Visit page
B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Visit page
C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Stops in Seattle

A
Greyhound Station
503 S Royal Brougham Way, Seattle, WA 98134, USA
Visit page
B
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Visit page
C
Washington State Convention Center
705 Pike St, Seattle WA 98101, USA, , Pick-up is at the Charter Bus Loading Zone on 8th Avenue at the corner of 8th Ave. and Pike Street.
Visit page
D
Pier 91
2001 W Garfield St, Seattle WA 98119, USA
Visit page
E
Pier 66
2203 Alaskan Way, Seattle WA 98121, USA
F
International District
700-822 5th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,391 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 Seattle recent customer reviews

Horrible bus felt like a sweat shop

Branden S.

February 23, 2022

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Chicago to Seattle by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$241

11/22

$223

Today

$274

11/24

$341

11/25

$347

11/26

$253

11/27

$272

11/28

$298

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Seattle was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $223

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

You can expect to pay from $223 to $347 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Seattle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $253 which is on 2025-11-26.