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Trip Overview

The bus between Tampa and Illinois takes 28h 55m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Tampa to Illinois. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

28h 55m
Duration
1,246 mi
Distance
$249
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Tampa to Illinois bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Tampa and Illinois. The service departs Tampa at 8:15 PM in the evening, which arrives into Illinois at 00:10:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 28h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USA28h 55m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Flixbus USAFlixbus USA28h 55m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Flixbus USAFlixbus USA28h 55m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Flixbus USAFlixbus USA28h 55m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Flixbus USAFlixbus USA28h 55m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Tampa to Illinois? 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: 1,246.2 mi
  • Duration: 28h 55m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Illinois, USA?

You can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station in around 26h 25m.

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