How much is the bus ticket from Los Angeles to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Los Angeles to Chicago start from $121. The average price for this route is around $175. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Los Angeles to Chicago?

The average bus trip duration from Los Angeles to Chicago is 2d 7h, covering a distance of 1748 miles (2819 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 20h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Los Angeles to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 46 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Los Angeles to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from Los Angeles to Chicago at 12:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Los Angeles to Chicago?

A bus trip from Los Angeles to Chicago generates an estimated 70 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Los Angeles to Chicago?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Los Angeles to Chicago?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Los Angeles to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Los Angeles to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Los Angeles to Chicago from $184 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Chicago on December 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 1h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	4:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:55pm	Union Station	3d 1h	4:45pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 2h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 4h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Chicago on December 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 22h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	4:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:55pm	Union Station	3d 1h	4:45pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 2h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:20pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 12h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Chicago on December 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 23h	4:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	4:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:55pm	Union Station	3d 1h	4:45pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 2h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:20pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 12h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Chicago on December 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 22h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	4:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:55pm	Union Station	3d 1h	4:45pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 2h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 4h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Chicago on December 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 23h	4:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	4:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:55pm	Union Station	3d 1h	4:45pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 2h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 4h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Chicago on December 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 1h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	4:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:55pm	Union Station	3d 1h	4:45pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 2h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 4h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Chicago on December 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 1h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	4:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:55pm	Union Station	3d 1h	4:45pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 2h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 4h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Chicago on December 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:20pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 14h	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 20h	4:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:55pm	Union Station	3d 1h	4:45pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 2h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 4h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 2 days, 7 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $121, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

46bus per day

2d 7hAverage Duration

1748 milesDistance

70kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$121 - $536	Average Duration2d 7h	CO₂ emissions 70kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$154 - $569	Average Duration2d 2h	CO₂ emissions 255kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and Chicago?

Stops in Los Angeles

A
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
C
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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D
Los Angeles International Airport
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E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,415 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 Los Angeles Chicago recent customer reviews

They left early and made me pay again

Earick N.

July 8, 2023

Amtrak

4/55,625 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,530 reviews

Staff4.2

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, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Los Angeles, US to Chicago by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Los Angeles to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Los Angeles to Chicago start from $121. The average price for this route is around $175. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Los Angeles to Chicago?
The average bus trip duration from Los Angeles to Chicago is 2d 7h, covering a distance of 1748 miles (2819 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 20h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Los Angeles to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 46 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Los Angeles to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Los Angeles to Chicago at 12:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Los Angeles to Chicago?
A bus trip from Los Angeles to Chicago generates an estimated 70 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Los Angeles to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Los Angeles to Chicago?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Los Angeles to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Los Angeles to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/03

$315

12/04

$320

Today

$324

12/06

$315

12/07

$223

12/08

$230

12/09

$224

12/10

$245

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Chicago was searched and found on Dec 7, 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 Los Angeles, US to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $223 to $1,414 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $223 which is on 2025-12-07.

Usually Amtrak 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.