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Bus Silver Spring to Chicago: Trip Overview

Bus Silver Spring to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$108
Average bus trip duration22h 40m
Number of daily buses10
Earliest bus departure1:05 AM
Distance588 miles (947 km)
Latest bus departure10:10 PM

Silver Spring to Chicago Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures10
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures1:05AM - 10:10PM
Minimum Price$77
Average Ticket Price$108
Minimum Trip Duration17h50m
Average Bus Trip Duration22h40m
Distance588 miles (947 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Silver Spring - Chicago

The best way to travel from Silver Spring to Chicago is by bus. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

Traveling from Silver Spring to Chicago takes about 22h 40m on average, although the fastest bus will take 17h 50m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 592 miles (954 km) that separate the two cities.

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

On average, there are 10 daily departures on this route, offered by Greyhound. The number of buses from Silver Spring to Chicago can differ depending on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from Silver Spring to Chicago by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

The bus service operates from 1:05 AM for the initial departure and runs until 10:10 PM for the final departure.

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.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $77.

The bus ticket costs $108 on average. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $77 to $314, so it's good to do your research before booking.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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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 Silver Spring to Chicago.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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

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