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Compare all timetables for the bus from Chicago to Los Angeles

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chicago to Los Angeles from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

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Saturday

$238

Sunday

Monday

$192

Tuesday

Wednesday

$238

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	51h 35m	10:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	12:05 AM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$238	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/6/2025 10:30:00 PM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $238 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 35m
Greyhound US	52h 59m	12:01 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	3:00 PM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$241	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/6/2025 12:01:00 PM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $241 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 59m
Greyhound US	56h 50m	10:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	4:50 PM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$279	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/6/2025 10:00:00 AM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $279 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 50m
FlixBus	50h 20m	4:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	4:50 PM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$286	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/6/2025 4:30:00 PM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $286 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Los Angeles via Denver, you can save more than $56? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  52h 59m
  
  0
  
  12:01 PM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  8:20 AM
  
  Denver
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $76
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/8/2025 12:01:00 PM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 19m
- Busbud
  
  28h 55m
  
  0
  
  11:05 AM
  
  Denver
  Union Station
  
  3:00 PM
  
  Los Angeles
  North Hollywood
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $105
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Union Station, Denver (USA) at 12/9/2025 11:05:00 AM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 55m
Travel time is 4h 39m longer, but you will save $56

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	46h 14m	12:01 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:15 AM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$192	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/8/2025 12:01:00 PM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $192 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 14m
FlixBus	48h 20m	4:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	2:50 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$216	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/8/2025 4:30:00 PM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $216 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 20m
FlixBus	48h 30m	4:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	3:00 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$216	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/8/2025 4:30:00 PM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $216 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 30m
Greyhound US	54h 50m	10:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	2:50 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$217	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/8/2025 10:00:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $217 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 50m
Greyhound US	55h 0m	10:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	3:00 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$217	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/8/2025 10:00:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $217 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	51h 35m	10:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	12:05 AM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$238	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/10/2025 10:30:00 PM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/13/2025 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $238 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 35m
Greyhound US	56h 50m	10:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	4:50 PM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$239	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/10/2025 10:00:00 AM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $239 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 50m
Greyhound US	52h 5m	2:45 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	4:50 PM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$239	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/10/2025 2:45:00 PM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $239 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Los Angeles via Denver, you can save more than $57? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  62h 4m
  
  0
  
  12:01 PM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  8:20 AM
  
  Denver
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $76
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/8/2025 12:01:00 PM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 19m
- Busbud
  
  30h 5m
  
  0
  
  7:00 PM
  
  Denver
  Union Station
  
  12:05 AM
  
  Los Angeles
  North Hollywood
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $104
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Union Station, Denver (USA) at 12/9/2025 7:00:00 PM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 5m
Travel time is 12h 29m longer, but you will save $57

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to Los Angeles is $136 on 12/24/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Los Angeles

See here how frequent the connections between Chicago and Los Angeles are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily buses from Chicago to Los Angeles. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Chicago and Los Angeles.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 7 buses from Chicago to Los Angeles, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Los Angeles, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Los Angeles

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 5 times every day by bus from Chicago to Los Angeles in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Los Angeles starting from $136!

Cheapest Bus	$136
Fastest Bus	44h 14m
Earliest Bus	10:00 AM
Latest Bus	10:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	1,741.7 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Los Angeles

Every day, 5 buses from 2 bus companies leave Chicago for Los Angeles: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

Saturday 12/06

$238

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$232

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$238

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

$136

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$184

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Los Angeles

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Los Angeles, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $136, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Los Angeles. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $238.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Los Angeles, with $192. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $232.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Los Angeles

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 Chicago to Los Angeles 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 Chicago to Los Angeles, 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 Chicago to Los Angeles are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Chicago to Los Angeles

These are the most booked bus companies between Chicago to Los Angeles from our users.

FlixBus from Chicago to Los Angeles

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Chicago to Los Angeles:

Cheapest Price	$216
Fastest Bus	46h 20m
Earliest Bus	4:30 PM
Last Bus	4:30 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	11/29/2025

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Los Angeles

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

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Bus Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

Downtown Bus Station

N Main St 512

Las Casas

Main Street 94

Tufesa

Maple Ave 611

Union Station

Ramirez Street 401-479

Amtrak

Alameda Street 738-788

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Chicago to Los Angeles? Compare all modes of transports from Chicago to Los Angeles.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chicago to Los Angeles

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

FAQs about the Chicago to Los Angeles bus

How much does a Chicago Los Angeles bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $136 and takes 44h 14m to reach Los Angeles. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Chicago to Los Angeles?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $136 and $286. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Los Angeles.

On average, how many connections are available from Chicago to Los Angeles each day?

Every day, the Chicago to Los Angeles bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chicago to Los Angeles take?

The fastest bus from Chicago to Los Angeles is offered by Greyhound US and takes 44h 14m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $192. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to Los Angeles?

The earliest bus arriving in Los Angeles from Chicago starts at 10:00 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 Chicago to Los Angeles?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Los Angeles starts at 10:30 PM. 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 Chicago Los Angeles route?

When traveling by bus from Chicago to Los Angeles, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and 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 Chicago and Los Angeles?

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

What can I take with me on the Chicago to Los Angeles 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 Chicago Los Angeles 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 Chicago Los Angeles 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 Chicago to Los Angeles on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chicago to Los Angeles

Economy

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

More bus routes to Chicago and to Los Angeles

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Chicago and to Los Angeles. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!