Los Angeles to Chicago Buses

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Duration	2 days 22h
Distance	2027.3 miles
Average price	$393
Frequency	5/week

Trip overview

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Los Angeles

Chicago

The bus between Los Angeles and Chicago takes 2 days 22h. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Los Angeles 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.

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Los Angeles Union Station
Las Vegas S Strip Transit Terminal
St Louis Bus Station
Chicago

47h 39m

$235 - $480

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Los Angeles to Chicago bus times

Buses run five times a week between Los Angeles and Chicago. The service departs Los Angeles at 18:40 in the evening, which arrives into Chicago at 18:40. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2 days 22h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, April 19, 2024

Greyhound USA

Departing Saturday, April 20, 2024

Departing Sunday, April 21, 2024

Departing Monday, April 22, 2024

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Los Angeles 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.

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Las Vegas S Strip Transit Terminal and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 39m.

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How far is it from Los Angeles to Chicago?

The distance between Los Angeles and Chicago is 1786 miles. The road distance is 2027.3 miles.

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Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Chicago bus from?

Los Angeles to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

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Where does the Los Angeles to Chicago bus arrive?

Los Angeles to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

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How do I get a bus ticket from Los Angeles to Chicago?

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What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Chicago?

Chicago is 2h ahead of Los Angeles. It is currently 7:14 AM in Los Angeles and 9:14 AM in Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1302+ hotels available in Chicago. Prices start at $58 USD per night.

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What companies run services between Los Angeles and Chicago?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles to Chicago via Las Vegas S Strip Transit Terminal and St Louis Bus Station in around 47h 39m.

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Ave. Duration

5h 45m

Frequency

5 times a day

Estimated price

$30 - $75

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.