Bus Chicago to Sarasota, FL - Compare all Companies

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chicago to Sarasota, FL from various bus operators like Greyhound US, FlixBus or Tornado Bus Company for the next days.

today

$119

tomorrow

$112

Tuesday

Wednesday

$120

Thursday

$116

Friday

$121

Saturday

$117

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	37h 40m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:40 AM	Sarasota, FL	Cattleman Transfer Center	Economy	$119	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/10/2026 6:00:00 PM to Cattleman Transfer Center, Sarasota, FL (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 40m
Greyhound US	35h 25m	10:50 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:15 AM	Sarasota, FL	Cattleman Transfer Center	Economy	$119	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/10/2026 10:50:00 PM to Cattleman Transfer Center, Sarasota, FL (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 25m
Greyhound US	35h 5m	11:10 PM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	11:15 AM	Sarasota, FL	Cattleman Transfer Center	Economy	$119	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 5/10/2026 11:10:00 PM to Cattleman Transfer Center, Sarasota, FL (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 5m
FlixBus	37h 0m	6:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:40 AM	Sarasota, FL	Cattleman Transfer Center	Economy	$130	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/10/2026 6:40:00 PM to Cattleman Transfer Center, Sarasota, FL (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 0m
Tornado Bus Company	48h 50m	1:30 PM	Chicago	California & 35th Street Bus Stop	3:20 PM	Sarasota, FL	Sarasota Commercial Way Bus Stop	Basic	$350	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from California & 35th Street Bus Stop, Chicago (USA) at 5/10/2026 1:30:00 PM to Sarasota Commercial Way Bus Stop, Sarasota, FL (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 3:20:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $350 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	37h 40m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:40 AM	Sarasota, FL	Cattleman Transfer Center	Economy	$112	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/11/2026 6:00:00 PM to Cattleman Transfer Center, Sarasota, FL (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 40m
Greyhound US	35h 25m	10:50 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:15 AM	Sarasota, FL	Cattleman Transfer Center	Economy	$114	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/11/2026 10:50:00 PM to Cattleman Transfer Center, Sarasota, FL (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 25m
Greyhound US	35h 5m	11:10 PM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	11:15 AM	Sarasota, FL	Cattleman Transfer Center	Economy	$114	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 5/11/2026 11:10:00 PM to Cattleman Transfer Center, Sarasota, FL (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 5m
FlixBus	37h 0m	6:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:40 AM	Sarasota, FL	Cattleman Transfer Center	Economy	$130	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/11/2026 6:40:00 PM to Cattleman Transfer Center, Sarasota, FL (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 0m
Tornado Bus Company	48h 50m	1:30 PM	Chicago	California & 35th Street Bus Stop	3:20 PM	Sarasota, FL	Sarasota Commercial Way Bus Stop	Basic	$350	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from California & 35th Street Bus Stop, Chicago (USA) at 5/11/2026 1:30:00 PM to Sarasota Commercial Way Bus Stop, Sarasota, FL (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 3:20:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $350 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	37h 40m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:40 AM	Sarasota, FL	Cattleman Transfer Center	Economy	$120	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/13/2026 6:00:00 PM to Cattleman Transfer Center, Sarasota, FL (USA) arriving at 5/15/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 40m
Greyhound US	32h 0m	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	3:10 PM	Sarasota, FL	Cattleman Transfer Center	Economy	$121	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/13/2026 6:10:00 AM to Cattleman Transfer Center, Sarasota, FL (USA) arriving at 5/14/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $121 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 0m
FlixBus	37h 0m	6:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:40 AM	Sarasota, FL	Cattleman Transfer Center	Economy	$130	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/13/2026 6:40:00 PM to Cattleman Transfer Center, Sarasota, FL (USA) arriving at 5/15/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 0m
Greyhound US	35h 25m	10:50 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:15 AM	Sarasota, FL	Cattleman Transfer Center	Economy	$141	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/13/2026 10:50:00 PM to Cattleman Transfer Center, Sarasota, FL (USA) arriving at 5/15/2026 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 25m
Tornado Bus Company	48h 50m	1:30 PM	Chicago	California & 35th Street Bus Stop	3:20 PM	Sarasota, FL	Sarasota Commercial Way Bus Stop	Basic	$350	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from California & 35th Street Bus Stop, Chicago (USA) at 5/13/2026 1:30:00 PM to Sarasota Commercial Way Bus Stop, Sarasota, FL (USA) arriving at 5/15/2026 3:20:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $350 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	37h 40m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:40 AM	Sarasota, FL	Cattleman Transfer Center	Economy	$116	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/14/2026 6:00:00 PM to Cattleman Transfer Center, Sarasota, FL (USA) arriving at 5/16/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 40m
Greyhound US	35h 25m	10:50 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:15 AM	Sarasota, FL	Cattleman Transfer Center	Economy	$116	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/14/2026 10:50:00 PM to Cattleman Transfer Center, Sarasota, FL (USA) arriving at 5/16/2026 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 25m
Greyhound US	35h 5m	11:10 PM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	11:15 AM	Sarasota, FL	Cattleman Transfer Center	Economy	$116	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 5/14/2026 11:10:00 PM to Cattleman Transfer Center, Sarasota, FL (USA) arriving at 5/16/2026 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 5m
FlixBus	37h 0m	6:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:40 AM	Sarasota, FL	Cattleman Transfer Center	Economy	$130	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/14/2026 6:40:00 PM to Cattleman Transfer Center, Sarasota, FL (USA) arriving at 5/16/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 0m
Tornado Bus Company	48h 50m	1:30 PM	Chicago	California & 35th Street Bus Stop	3:20 PM	Sarasota, FL	Sarasota Commercial Way Bus Stop	Basic	$350	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from California & 35th Street Bus Stop, Chicago (USA) at 5/14/2026 1:30:00 PM to Sarasota Commercial Way Bus Stop, Sarasota, FL (USA) arriving at 5/16/2026 3:20:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $350 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	32h 0m	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	3:10 PM	Sarasota, FL	Cattleman Transfer Center	Economy	$121	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/15/2026 6:10:00 AM to Cattleman Transfer Center, Sarasota, FL (USA) arriving at 5/16/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $121 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 0m
Greyhound US	35h 25m	10:50 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:15 AM	Sarasota, FL	Cattleman Transfer Center	Economy	$121	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/15/2026 10:50:00 PM to Cattleman Transfer Center, Sarasota, FL (USA) arriving at 5/17/2026 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $121 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 25m
Greyhound US	35h 5m	11:10 PM	Chicago	Union Station	11:15 AM	Sarasota, FL	Cattleman Transfer Center	Economy	$121	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/15/2026 11:10:00 PM to Cattleman Transfer Center, Sarasota, FL (USA) arriving at 5/17/2026 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $121 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 5m
FlixBus	37h 40m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:40 AM	Sarasota, FL	Cattleman Transfer Center	Economy	$123	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/15/2026 6:00:00 PM to Cattleman Transfer Center, Sarasota, FL (USA) arriving at 5/17/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	37h 40m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:40 AM	Sarasota, FL	Cattleman Transfer Center	Economy	$117	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/16/2026 6:00:00 PM to Cattleman Transfer Center, Sarasota, FL (USA) arriving at 5/18/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $117 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 40m
Greyhound US	32h 0m	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	3:10 PM	Sarasota, FL	Cattleman Transfer Center	Economy	$117	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/16/2026 6:10:00 AM to Cattleman Transfer Center, Sarasota, FL (USA) arriving at 5/17/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $117 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 0m
Greyhound US	35h 25m	10:50 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:15 AM	Sarasota, FL	Cattleman Transfer Center	Economy	$121	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/16/2026 10:50:00 PM to Cattleman Transfer Center, Sarasota, FL (USA) arriving at 5/18/2026 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $121 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 25m
FlixBus	32h 45m	5:25 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	3:10 PM	Sarasota, FL	Cattleman Transfer Center	Economy	$131	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/16/2026 5:25:00 AM to Cattleman Transfer Center, Sarasota, FL (USA) arriving at 5/17/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 45m
Tornado Bus Company	48h 50m	1:30 PM	Chicago	California & 35th Street Bus Stop	3:20 PM	Sarasota, FL	Sarasota Commercial Way Bus Stop	Basic	$350	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from California & 35th Street Bus Stop, Chicago (USA) at 5/16/2026 1:30:00 PM to Sarasota Commercial Way Bus Stop, Sarasota, FL (USA) arriving at 5/18/2026 3:20:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $350 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to Sarasota, FL is $112 on 5/11/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Sarasota, FL

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 13 daily buses from Chicago to Sarasota, FL. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Chicago and Sarasota, FL.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 36 buses from Chicago to Sarasota, FL, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Sarasota, FL, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Sarasota, FL

Compare all providers like Greyhound US, FlixBus and Tornado Bus Company that travel 8 times every day by bus from Chicago to Sarasota, FL in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Sarasota, FL starting from $112!

Cheapest Bus	$112
Fastest Bus	33h 0m
Earliest Bus	5:25 AM
Latest Bus	11:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	8 Ø
Distance	1,045.6 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US, FlixBus and Tornado Bus Company

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Sarasota, FL

Every day, 8 buses from 3 bus companies leave Chicago for Sarasota, FL: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/10/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/10

$123

Monday 05/11

$112

Tuesday 05/12

Wednesday 05/13

$120

Thursday 05/14

$116

Friday 05/15

$121

Saturday 05/16

$117

Sunday 05/17

$124

Monday 05/18

Tuesday 05/19

$117

Wednesday 05/20

$124

Thursday 05/21

Friday 05/22

$130

Saturday 05/23

$130

Sunday 05/24

$127

Monday 05/25

$123

Tuesday 05/26

$120

Wednesday 05/27

$116

Thursday 05/28

$132

Friday 05/29

Saturday 05/30

$132

Sunday 05/31

$127

Monday 06/01

$124

Tuesday 06/02

$130

Wednesday 06/03

$139

Thursday 06/04

Friday 06/05

$130

Saturday 06/06

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Sarasota, FL

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

With a price starting from $112, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Sarasota, FL. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $121.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Sarasota, FL, with $112. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $346.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Sarasota, FL

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 Sarasota, FL 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 Sarasota, FL, 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 Sarasota, FL are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Chicago to Sarasota, FL

These are the most booked bus companies between Chicago to Sarasota, FL from our users.

Greyhound US from Chicago to Sarasota, FL

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Chicago to Sarasota, FL:

Cheapest Price	$114
Fastest Bus	33h 0m
Earliest Bus	6:10 AM
Last Bus	11:45 PM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	4/16/2026

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Sarasota, FL

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

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

Cattleman Transfer Center

Porter Way 5951

Bus Stop

Cattlemen Rd

Cattlemen Rd Bus Stop

Sarasota Commercial Way Bus Stop

Sarasota Commercial Way Sarasota Commercial Way

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chicago to Sarasota, FL

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

FAQs about the Chicago to Sarasota, FL bus

How much does a Chicago Sarasota, FL bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $112 and takes 38h 40m to reach Sarasota, FL. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Chicago to Sarasota, FL?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $112 and $350. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Sarasota, FL.

On average, how many connections are available from Chicago to Sarasota, FL each day?

Every day, the Chicago to Sarasota, FL bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chicago to Sarasota, FL take?

The fastest bus from Chicago to Sarasota, FL is offered by Greyhound US and takes 33h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $139. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to Sarasota, FL?

The earliest bus arriving in Sarasota, FL from Chicago starts at 5:25 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 Sarasota, FL?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Sarasota, FL starts at 11:50 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 Sarasota, FL route?

When traveling by bus from Chicago to Sarasota, FL, passengers can travel with Greyhound US, FlixBus and Tornado Bus Company. 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 Sarasota, FL?

You can check all the direct connections between Chicago and Sarasota, FL 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, FlixBus and Tornado Bus Company.

What can I take with me on the Chicago to Sarasota, FL 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 Sarasota, FL 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 Sarasota, FL 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 Sarasota, FL on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Chicago to Sarasota, FL?

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 8 daily trips between Chicago and Sarasota, FL. 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 Chicago to Sarasota, FL?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chicago to Sarasota, FL

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

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

More bus routes to Chicago and to Sarasota, FL

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