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Duration 2 days 2h
Distance 2023.9 miles
Average price $289
Frequency Daily

Trip overview

The average bus between Los Angeles and Chicago takes 2 days 2h and the fastest bus takes 2 days 1h. There is at least one bus per day 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.

Bus

  1. Los Angeles Union Station
  2. St Louis Bus Station
  3. Chicago
47h 25m
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$174 - $424

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.

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 St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 25m.

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The distance between Los Angeles and Chicago is 1784 miles. The road distance is 2023.9 miles.

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

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

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