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Bus Vail to Chicago: Trip Overview

Bus Vail to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$216
Average bus trip duration1d 5h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure3:35 PM
Distance989 miles (1594 km)

Vail to Chicago Buses

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Information on this bus route

Daily Departures2
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures3:35PM
Minimum Price$163
Average Ticket Price$216
Minimum Trip Duration1d5h
Average Bus Trip Duration1d5h
Distance989 miles (1594 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Vail - Chicago

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Chicago without flying. 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 Vail to Chicago takes about 1d 5h on average, although the fastest bus will take 1d 5h, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 994 miles (1603 km) that separate the two cities.

Vail and Chicago are 994 miles (1603 km) apart.

About 2 buses travel this route daily, provided by Greyhound. The number of buses from Vail to Chicago can differ depending on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from Vail to Chicago by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel needs and budget on Busbud.

The only daily bus traveling from Vail to Chicago usually leaves at 3:35 PM and is provided by Greyhound.

The majority of buses traveling from Vail to Chicago start their journey at Vail Eco Transit Greyhound Bus Station and wind up at Union Station. These are the most popular 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 tickets for this trip cost as little as $163.

The bus ticket costs $216 on average. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $163 to $282, 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 Robie House, Brookfield Zoo, Cloud Gate, Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier and Lincoln Park Zoo.

Certainly! You can indeed opt for an overnight bus from Vail to Chicago. Make sure to pack a blanket and a snack to make your trip more comfortable.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Vail to Chicago.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Vail to Chicago will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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.

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.

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