Bus Tickets from Seattle to Chicago

Next bus departures

Next departures for Seattle to Chicago on November 20
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Greyhound Station
Downtown Greyhound StationCheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Greyhound Station
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:33 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Seattle to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 2 days, 4 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $133, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day
2d 4hAverage Duration
1729 milesDistance
254kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$224 - $366Average Duration3d 12h
70kg CO₂e
Average Price$133 - $945Average Duration2d 4h
254kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Seattle to Chicago by bus

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11/17
$219
11/18
$299
Today
$260
11/20
$289
11/21
$290
11/22
$264
11/23
$278
11/24
$244
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Seattle to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $219

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

You can expect to pay from $219 to $299 for a bus ticket from Seattle to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $244 which is on 2025-11-24.

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