The average bus between Chicago and Pasadena takes 2d 3h and the fastest bus takes 2d 1h. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Pasadena. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Chicago and Pasadena. The earliest departure is at 5:05 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Chicago is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Pasadena at 8:53 PM. All services require a transfer at St Louis Bus Station and take an average of 2d 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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47h 37m • 2 changes
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47h 37m • 2 changes
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Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Pasadena? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Pasadena. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Pasadena station via St Louis Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 3h.
Chicago to Pasadena bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Pasadena bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at El Monte Bus Stop station.
The distance between Chicago and Pasadena is 2,791.2 km. The road distance is 3,573 km.
You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Colorado / Garfield via St Louis Bus Station and El Monte Station - Lower Level in around 2d.