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Trip Overview

The average bus between Illinois and Tampa takes 32h 37m and the fastest bus takes 32h 25m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Illinois to Tampa. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

32h 37m
Duration
1,245 mi
Distance
$253
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Illinois to Tampa bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Illinois and Tampa. The service departs Illinois at 10:50 PM at night, which arrives into Tampa at 07:15:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 32h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Greyhound USAFlixbus USA32h 25m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Greyhound USAFlixbus USA33h 25m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Greyhound USAFlixbus USA32h 25m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Illinois to Tampa? 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.

Map of how to get from Illinois to Tampa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,245.2 mi
  • Duration: 32h 37m

What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station in around 26h 35m.

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