Bus Tickets from Pittsburgh, PA to Chicago, IL

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TodayMay 10
from $74
TomorrowMay 11
MonMay 12
TueMay 13
WedMay 14
ThuMay 15
from $64
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SatMay 17

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Pittsburgh
    Departure location: Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Pittsburgh
    Departure location: Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Pittsburgh
    Departure location: Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Pittsburgh
    Departure location: Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
    Arrival time: May 16 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Pittsburgh
    Departure location: Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Pittsburgh to Chicago.

Average Price$60 - $210Average Duration13h 25m
16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$103 - $183Average Duration9h 46m
60kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Pittsburgh to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 13 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $60, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day
13h 25mAverage Duration
$60Cheapest ticket
16kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Pittsburgh to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$80
Average bus trip duration13h 25m
Number of daily buses13
Earliest bus departure1:15am
Distance410 miles (660 km)
Latest bus departure7:45pm

Pittsburgh to Chicago Bus

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

Best price found
05/08
$74
05/09
$72
Today
$74
05/11
$64
05/12
No data
05/13
$59
05/14
$62
05/15
$64
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Pittsburgh to Chicago was searched and found on May 13, 2025 with a price of $59

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

You can expect to pay from $59 to $184 for a bus ticket from Pittsburgh to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $59 which is on 2025-05-13.

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 Pittsburgh and Chicago!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Pittsburgh to Chicago, get comfy and count the stars.

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 Pittsburgh to Chicago.

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

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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 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 Pittsburgh to Chicago?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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