What is the distance between Lakeland and Chicago?

About 1006 miles (1622 km) separate Lakeland and Chicago.

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

If you're headed to Chicago from Lakeland, chances are that your bus will leave from Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's) and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Shedd Aquarium, Architectural River Cruise, Willis Tower (Sears Tower), Lincoln Park Conservatory and Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier.

Bus Lakeland to Chicago from $138 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Lakeland to Chicago on August 31
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:50pm	Lakeland	1d 2h	10:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	8:50pm	Lakeland	1d 1h	9:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	3:40am	Lakeland	1d 5h	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:10am	Lakeland	1d 5h	2:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	8:50pm	Lakeland	1d 1h	9:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Bus Lakeland, FL to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$163

Average bus trip duration1d 5h

Number of daily buses11

Earliest bus departure3:40am

Distance1003 miles (1617 km)

Latest bus departure11:25pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,210 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

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

3.5/510,269 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

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.

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

Lakeland to Chicago Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Lakeland and Chicago?

Stops in Lakeland

A - Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's)

B - Lakeland Bus Stop - Waffle House

C - Lakeland Bus Station

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

Frequently asked questions for your trip Lakeland, FL - Chicago

What is the distance between Lakeland and Chicago?
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What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

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

Best price found

08/25

$95

08/26

$125

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08/31

$138

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The cheapest trip from Lakeland, FL to Chicago was searched and found on Aug 25, 2025 with a price of $95

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

You can expect to pay from $95 to $171 for a bus ticket from Lakeland, FL to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $138 which is on 2025-08-31.

Usually Greyhound 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.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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

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What is the distance between Lakeland and Chicago?

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

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

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About Bus Travel

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