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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Arlington, VA to Chicago from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

today
$134
tomorrow
$174
Monday
$81
Tuesday
$88
Wednesday
$80
Thursday
$98
Friday
$128

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 21h 25m 9:45 AM Arlington, VA Rosslyn 6:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $134
FlixBus 20h 55m 9:45 AM Arlington, VA Rosslyn 5:40 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $135
FlixBus 27h 20m 11:05 AM Arlington, VA Rosslyn 1:25 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $175
FlixBus 32h 20m 11:05 AM Arlington, VA Rosslyn 6:25 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $177
FlixBus 23h 15m 9:45 AM Arlington, VA Rosslyn 8:00 AM Chicago Union Station  Economy $204
  • Did you know that if you travel from Arlington, VA to Chicago via Washington, DC, you can save more than $36? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 27%
      17h 10m
      Arlington, VA
      6 mi
      5:50 PM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      10:00 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0 mi
      Economy
      $98
  • Did you know that if you travel from Arlington, VA to Chicago via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $31? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      20h 55m
      0
      9:45 AM
      Arlington, VA
      Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station
      5:50 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $30
      • Waiting Time 1h 55m
    • FlixBus
      10h 55m
      0
      7:45 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      5:40 AM
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $73
    Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save $31

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 21h 25m 9:45 AM Arlington, VA Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station 6:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $174
FlixBus 20h 55m 9:45 AM Arlington, VA Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station 5:40 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $175
FlixBus 23h 15m 9:45 AM Arlington, VA Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station 8:00 AM Chicago Canal & Van Buren  Economy $182
FlixBus 27h 20m 11:05 AM Arlington, VA Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station 1:25 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $190
FlixBus 32h 20m 11:05 AM Arlington, VA Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station 6:25 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $192
  • Did you know that if you travel from Arlington, VA to Chicago via Washington, DC, you can save more than $89? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 51%
      19h 15m
      Arlington, VA
      6 mi
      1:50 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      8:05 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0 mi
      Economy
      $85
  • Did you know that if you travel from Arlington, VA to Chicago via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $92? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      25h 15m
      0
      9:45 AM
      Arlington, VA
      Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station
      5:50 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $30
      • Waiting Time 7h 5m
    • Greyhound US
      10h 5m
      0
      12:55 AM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      10:00 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $52
    Travel time is 5h 20m longer, but you will save $92

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 27h 20m 11:05 AM Arlington, VA Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station 1:25 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $81
FlixBus 25h 15m 9:45 AM Arlington, VA Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station 10:00 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $84
FlixBus 25h 55m 5:15 AM Arlington, VA Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station 6:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $86
FlixBus 32h 20m 11:05 AM Arlington, VA Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station 6:25 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $91
FlixBus 25h 25m 5:15 AM Arlington, VA Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station 5:40 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $94

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 25h 15m 9:45 AM Arlington, VA Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station 10:00 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $88
FlixBus 34h 45m 12:35 AM Arlington, VA Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station 10:20 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $105
FlixBus 32h 25m 12:35 AM Arlington, VA Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station 8:00 AM Chicago Canal & Van Buren  Economy $106
FlixBus 32h 50m 12:35 AM Arlington, VA Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station 8:25 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $108
FlixBus 29h 0m 9:45 AM Arlington, VA Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station 1:45 PM Chicago Canal & Van Buren  Economy $119
  • Did you know that if you travel from Arlington, VA to Chicago via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      25h 15m
      0
      9:45 AM
      Arlington, VA
      Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station
      5:50 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $23
      • Waiting Time 7h 5m
    • Greyhound US
      10h 5m
      0
      12:55 AM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      10:00 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $51
    Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save $14

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 25h 15m 9:45 AM Arlington, VA Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station 10:00 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $80
FlixBus 27h 20m 11:05 AM Arlington, VA Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station 1:25 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $92
FlixBus 30h 35m 12:35 AM Arlington, VA Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station 6:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $95
FlixBus 32h 25m 12:35 AM Arlington, VA Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station 8:00 AM Chicago Canal & Van Buren  Economy $95
FlixBus 29h 0m 9:45 AM Arlington, VA Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station 1:45 PM Chicago Canal & Van Buren  Economy $97

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 21h 25m 9:45 AM Arlington, VA Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station 6:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $98
FlixBus 20h 55m 9:45 AM Arlington, VA Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station 5:40 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $110
FlixBus 23h 15m 9:45 AM Arlington, VA Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station 8:00 AM Chicago Canal & Van Buren  Economy $115
FlixBus 27h 20m 11:05 AM Arlington, VA Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station 1:25 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $136
FlixBus 32h 20m 11:05 AM Arlington, VA Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station 6:25 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $148
  • Did you know that if you travel from Arlington, VA to Chicago via Washington, DC, you can save more than $26? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 27%
      17h 10m
      Arlington, VA
      6 mi
      5:50 PM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      10:00 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0 mi
      Economy
      $72
  • Did you know that if you travel from Arlington, VA to Chicago via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      25h 15m
      0
      9:45 AM
      Arlington, VA
      Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station
      5:50 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $23
      • Waiting Time 7h 5m
    • Greyhound US
      10h 5m
      0
      12:55 AM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      10:00 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $51
    Travel time is 5h 20m longer, but you will save $24

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 27h 20m 11:05 AM Arlington, VA Rosslyn 1:25 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $128
FlixBus 21h 25m 9:45 AM Arlington, VA Rosslyn 6:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $129
FlixBus 23h 15m 9:45 AM Arlington, VA Rosslyn 8:00 AM Chicago Union Station  Economy $140
FlixBus 20h 55m 9:45 AM Arlington, VA Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station 5:40 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $145
FlixBus 32h 20m 11:05 AM Arlington, VA Rosslyn 6:25 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $147
  • Did you know that if you travel from Arlington, VA to Chicago via Washington, DC, you can save more than $55? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 43%
      19h 15m
      Arlington, VA
      6 mi
      1:50 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      8:05 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0 mi
      Economy
      $73
  • Did you know that if you travel from Arlington, VA to Chicago via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $54? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      25h 15m
      0
      9:45 AM
      Arlington, VA
      Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station
      5:50 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $23
      • Waiting Time 7h 5m
    • Greyhound US
      10h 5m
      0
      12:55 AM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      10:00 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $51
    Travel time is 5h 20m longer, but you will save $54

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Arlington, VA to Chicago is $69 on 10/6/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Arlington, VA and Chicago

See here how frequent the connections between Arlington, VA and Chicago are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 16 daily buses from Arlington, VA to Chicago. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Arlington, VA and Chicago.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 66 buses from Arlington, VA to Chicago, while Night sees the fewest connections between Arlington, VA and Chicago, with 18 offers.

Facts about the bus from Arlington, VA to Chicago

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 12 times every day by bus from Arlington, VA to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Arlington, VA to Chicago starting from $69!

Cheapest Bus $69
Fastest Bus 19h 55m
Earliest Bus 9:45 AM
Latest Bus 11:05 AM
Daily Bus Routes 12 Ø
Distance 591.5 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Arlington, VA to Chicago

Every day, 12 buses from 1 bus companies leave Arlington, VA for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/19/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 09/13
Monday 09/14
Tuesday 09/15
Wednesday 09/16
Thursday 09/17
Friday 09/18
Saturday 09/19
$134
Sunday 09/20
$174
Monday 09/21
$81
Tuesday 09/22
$88
Wednesday 09/23
$80
Thursday 09/24
$98
Friday 09/25
$128
Saturday 09/26
$121
Sunday 09/27
$147
Monday 09/28
$84
Tuesday 09/29
$81
Wednesday 09/30
$72
Thursday 10/01
$80
Friday 10/02
$109
Saturday 10/03
$81
Sunday 10/04
$110
Monday 10/05
$79
Tuesday 10/06
$69
Wednesday 10/07
$70
Thursday 10/08
$84
Friday 10/09
$103
Saturday 10/10

The cheapest time to travel from Arlington, VA to Chicago

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Arlington, VA to Chicago, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $69, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Arlington, VA to Chicago. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $106.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Arlington, VA to Chicago, with $69. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $80.

How to save money travelling from Arlington, VA to Chicago

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Arlington, VA to Chicago in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Arlington, VA to Chicago, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Arlington, VA to Chicago are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Arlington, VA to Chicago

These are the most booked bus companies between Arlington, VA to Chicago from our users.

FlixBus from Arlington, VA to Chicago

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Arlington, VA to Chicago:

Cheapest Price $80
Fastest Bus 19h 55m
Earliest Bus 9:45 AM
Last Bus 11:05 AM
Daily Connections 12 Ø
Found on 9/19/2026

All bus stations and stops in Arlington, VA and Chicago

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Arlington, VA and Chicago.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Arlington, VA to Chicago

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Arlington, VA to Chicago? Or which bus companies serve the route Arlington, VA to Chicago? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Arlington, VA to Chicago bus

How much does a Arlington, VA Chicago bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $69 and takes 24h 15m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Arlington, VA to Chicago?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $69 and $205. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Chicago.

On average, how many connections are available from Arlington, VA to Chicago each day?

Every day, the Arlington, VA to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 12 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Arlington, VA to Chicago take?

The fastest bus from Arlington, VA to Chicago is offered by FlixBus and takes 19h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $135. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Arlington, VA to Chicago?

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from Arlington, VA starts at 9:45 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Arlington, VA to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from Arlington, VA for Chicago starts at 11:05 AM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Arlington, VA Chicago route?

When traveling by bus from Arlington, VA to Chicago, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Arlington, VA and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Arlington, VA and Chicago by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Arlington, VA to Chicago bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Arlington, VA Chicago bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Arlington, VA Chicago bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Arlington, VA to Chicago on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Arlington, VA to Chicago?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 12 daily trips between Arlington, VA and Chicago. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Arlington, VA to Chicago?

Prices and availability for 12 trips between Arlington, VA and Chicago change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Arlington, VA to Chicago

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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