Los Angeles to Chicago Buses

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Duration	2 days 8h
Distance	2023.9 miles
Average price	$309
Frequency	Daily

Trip overview

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Los Angeles

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The average bus between Los Angeles and Chicago takes 2 days 8h and the fastest bus takes 2 days 5h. 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.

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Los Angeles Union Station
St Louis Bus Station
Indianapolis Bus Station
Chicago

2 days 2h

$214 - $489

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Los Angeles to Chicago bus times

Buses run once daily between Los Angeles and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 00:30 in the morning, and the last departure from Los Angeles is at 12:55 which arrives into Chicago at 20:10. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2 days 8h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, July 10, 2025

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Departing Friday, July 11, 2025

Departing Saturday, July 12, 2025

Departing Sunday, July 13, 2025

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 St Louis Bus Station and Indianapolis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

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How far is it from Los Angeles to Chicago?

The distance between Los Angeles and Chicago is 1784 miles. The road distance is 2023.9 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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Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1334+ hotels available in Chicago. Prices start at $0 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 St Louis Bus Station and Indianapolis Bus Station in around 2 days 2h.

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Ave. Duration

40h 10m

Frequency

Twice daily

Estimated price

$130 - $330

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.