What is the distance between Chicago and Vancouver?

The distance separating Chicago and Vancouver is 1771 miles (2856 km).

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

If you're headed to Vancouver from Chicago, chances are that your bus will leave from Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at Pacific Central Station. These are the primary departure and arrival 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 Vancouver?

Once in Vancouver, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Stanley Park, Capilano Suspension Bridge, English Bay and Gastown.

Bus Chicago to Vancouver from $256 | Compare & Save up to 20%

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Vancouver.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$256 - $318	Average Duration3d 22h	CO₂ emissions 71kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$208 - $653	Average Duration2d 8h	CO₂ emissions 259kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Vancouver

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Vancouver. The journey takes about 3 days, 22 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $256, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

3d 22hAverage Duration

$256Cheapest ticket

71kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Vancouver, CA: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$288

Average bus trip duration3d 22h

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure10:30pm

Distance1767 miles (2850 km)

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,140 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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.

FlixBus

3.5/59,784 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

CA bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Wanda Coach

Chicago to Vancouver Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Chicago to Vancouver. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

Bus service from Chicago to Vancouver will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

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

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Vancouver?

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Stops in Vancouver

A - Pacific Central Station

B - Vancouver International Airport

C - Holiday Inn Howe

D - Canada Place

E - Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre

F - Coal Harbour

Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - Vancouver, CA

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

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 Vancouver!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Chicago to Vancouver, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 Vancouver.

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

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.

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

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Vancouver, CA?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time3d 22h	Avg Price$288	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2d 8h	Avg Price$441	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from Chicago to Vancouver, CA

You can also go to Vancouver, CA by train

Train from Chicago to Vancouver, CA

Top traveled bus routes

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

Busbud.com makes it easy for you to find, compare and book city-to-city bus tickets, all over the world. We save you the extra trip to the bus station. With Busbud, wherever you go, you have a worldwide bus station within reach and available in your own language and currency. Busbud partners with safe and reliable bus companies throughout the world such as Greyhound, Eurolines, ALSA, OUIBUS (BlaBlaBus), National Express and many others so you can buy tickets without a worry.

Bus Tickets from Chicago to Vancouver, CA