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Trip Overview

The average bus between Lancaster and Chicago takes 2d 21h and the fastest bus takes 2d 17h. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Lancaster to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2d 21h
Duration
2,428 mi
Distance
3 times a week
Frequency

Lancaster to Chicago bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between Lancaster and Chicago. The service departs Lancaster at 8:59 PM in the evening, which arrives into Chicago at 05:35:00. All services require a transfer at Bakersfield and take an average of 2d 21h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Arrives +4 days

    Kern TransitAmtrakGreyhound USAFlixbus USA3d 6h • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Kern TransitAmtrakGreyhound USAFlixbus USA2d 17h • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Kern TransitAmtrakGreyhound USAFlixbus USA2d 17h • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lancaster to Chicago? 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.

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  • Distance: 2,428 mi
  • Duration: 2d 21h

What companies run services between Lancaster, CA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Chicago Bus Station via Bakersfield, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 6h.

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