Bus Tickets from Chicago to St. Petersburg

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  • Departure time: September 11 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
    Arrival time: September 13 at
    Destination city: St. Petersburg
    Destination location: St Petersburg (Psta Transit Center)
    Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 11 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
    Arrival time: September 13 at
    Destination city: St. Petersburg
    Destination location: Central Ave N
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
    FlixBus + Greyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 11 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: September 13 at
    Destination city: St. Petersburg
    Destination location: Central Ave N
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
    FlixBus + Greyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 11 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: September 13 at
    Destination city: St. Petersburg
    Destination location: St Petersburg (Psta Transit Center)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
    FlixBus + Greyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 11 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: September 13 at
    Destination city: St. Petersburg
    Destination location: Central Ave N
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to St. Petersburg.

Bus
Average Price$128 - $272Average Duration1d 8h
40kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$354 - $417Average Duration1d 20h
148kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to St. Petersburg

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach St. Petersburg. The journey takes about 1 day, 8 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $128, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

24bus per day
1d 8hAverage Duration
$128Cheapest ticket
40kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to St. Petersburg: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$168
Average bus trip duration1d 8h
Number of daily buses24
Earliest bus departure12:15am
Distance997 miles (1608 km)
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Chicago to St. Petersburg Bus

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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!

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