The average bus between Pasadena and Chicago takes 2d 4h and the fastest bus takes 2d 2h. The bus service runs several times per day from Pasadena 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.
Buses run twice daily between Pasadena and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 11:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pasadena is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Chicago at 9:45 AM. All services require a transfer at El Monte Bus Stop and take an average of 2d 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Pasadena to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Pasadena station and arriving at Chicago station via St Louis Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 4h.
Pasadena to Chicago bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from El Monte Bus Stop station.
Pasadena to Chicago bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Book your Pasadena to Chicago bus tickets online with Metro Los Angeles, Greyhound USA and 3 other operators.
The distance between Pasadena and Chicago is 2,791.2 km. The road distance is 3,573 km.
You can take a bus from Colorado / Arroyo Pkwy to Chicago Bus Station via El Monte Bus Stop and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d.