What is the distance between Tampa and Chicago?

The distance separating Tampa and Chicago is 1003 miles (1618 km).

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

If you're headed to Chicago from Tampa, chances are that your bus will leave from Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's) and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for 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 Lincoln Park Zoo, Lake Michigan, Grant Park, Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier and Architectural River Cruise.

Bus Tampa to Chicago from $117 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Tampa to Chicago on November 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:55pm	University of South Florida	1d 5h	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:55pm	University of South Florida	1d 3h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	10:25am	Union Station	1d 23h	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	2:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Chicago on November 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:10am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:55pm	University of South Florida	1d 3h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	10:25am	Union Station	1d 23h	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	2:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Chicago on November 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:00pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 3h	10:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:55pm	University of South Florida	1d 3h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	10:25am	Union Station	1d 23h	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	2:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Chicago on November 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:10am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 5h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:55pm	University of South Florida	1d 3h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	10:25am	Union Station	1d 23h	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	2:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Chicago on November 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:10am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:55pm	University of South Florida	1d 3h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	10:25am	Union Station	1d 23h	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	2:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Chicago on November 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:10am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:55pm	University of South Florida	1d 3h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	10:25am	Union Station	1d 23h	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	2:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Chicago on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:10am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 5h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:55pm	University of South Florida	1d 3h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	10:25am	Union Station	1d 23h	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	2:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Tampa 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 1 day, 6 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $101, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

28bus per day

1d 6hAverage Duration

993 milesDistance

40kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$101 - $342	Average Duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$135 - $530	Average Duration1d 16h	CO₂ emissions 147kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 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.

Amtrak

4/55,594 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Tampa and Chicago?

Stops in Tampa

A - Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's)

B - Tampa USF, FL

C - Greyhound Station

D - E Sligh Ave

E - N Marion St & E Laurel St

F - Port of Tampa

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Tampa to Chicago by bus

What is the distance between Tampa and Chicago?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Tampa 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

11/17

$229

11/18

$220

Today

$237

11/20

$240

11/21

$202

11/22

$200

11/23

$170

11/24

$183

The cheapest trip from Tampa to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $170

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

You can expect to pay from $170 to $4,080 for a bus ticket from Tampa to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $170 which is on 2025-11-23.

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.