What is the distance between Silver Spring and Chicago?

Silver Spring and Chicago are 592 miles (954 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Chicago from Silver Spring, chances are that your bus will depart from Greyhound Station and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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 Navy Pier, Robie House, The Field Museum, Architectural River Cruise and Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier.

Bus Silver Spring to Chicago from $77 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Silver Spring to Chicago on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:35am	Greyhound Station	20h 30m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	6:50am	Greyhound Station	17h 50m	11:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	4:35pm	Greyhound Station	22h 45m	2:20pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Bus	4:35pm	Greyhound Station	23h	2:35pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Bus	8:35pm	Greyhound Station	1d 2h	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Get from Silver Spring to Chicago

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 19 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $85, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

19h 55mAverage Duration

592 milesDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Silver Spring and Chicago?

Stops in Silver Spring

A
Greyhound Station
8100 Fenton St, Silver Spring, MD 20910
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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

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Greyhound

3.5/587,386 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.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Silver Spring to Chicago by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/18

$87

11/19

$104

Today

$98

11/21

$114

11/22

No data

11/23

No data

11/24

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11/25

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The cheapest trip from Silver Spring to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $87

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

You can expect to pay from $87 to $282 for a bus ticket from Silver Spring to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $114 which is on 2025-11-21.