Bus Lakeland, FL to Chicago: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Lakeland, FL to Chicago

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

today

$138

tomorrow

$138

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Tuesday

$138

Wednesday

$138

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$138

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	31h 10m	3:40 AM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	9:50 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$138	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 2/7/2026 3:40:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/8/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $138 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 10m
Greyhound US	32h 20m	4:15 PM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$138	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 2/7/2026 4:15:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/8/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $138 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 20m
FlixBus	35h 25m	11:25 PM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	9:50 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$138	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 2/7/2026 11:25:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/9/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $138 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 25m
Greyhound US	28h 55m	4:15 PM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	8:10 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$228	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 2/7/2026 4:15:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/8/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $228 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 55m
FlixBus	33h 35m	11:25 PM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	8:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$229	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 2/7/2026 11:25:00 PM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/9/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $229 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 35m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	31h 10m	3:40 AM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	9:50 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$138	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 2/8/2026 3:40:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/9/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $138 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 10m
Greyhound US	32h 20m	4:15 PM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$138	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 2/8/2026 4:15:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/9/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $138 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 20m
FlixBus	35h 25m	11:25 PM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	9:50 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$138	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 2/8/2026 11:25:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/10/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $138 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 25m
Greyhound US	29h 20m	3:40 AM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	8:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$163	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 2/8/2026 3:40:00 AM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/9/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $163 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 20m
FlixBus	33h 35m	11:25 PM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	8:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$163	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 2/8/2026 11:25:00 PM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/10/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $163 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	31h 10m	3:40 AM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	9:50 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$138	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 2/10/2026 3:40:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/11/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $138 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 10m
Greyhound US	32h 20m	4:15 PM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$138	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 2/10/2026 4:15:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/11/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $138 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 20m
FlixBus	35h 25m	11:25 PM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	9:50 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$146	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 2/10/2026 11:25:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/12/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $146 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	32h 20m	4:15 PM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$138	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 2/11/2026 4:15:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/12/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $138 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 20m
Greyhound US	31h 10m	3:40 AM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	9:50 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$150	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 2/11/2026 3:40:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/12/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $150 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 10m
FlixBus	35h 25m	11:25 PM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	9:50 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$150	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 2/11/2026 11:25:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/13/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $150 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 25m
Greyhound US	32h 45m	7:30 AM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	3:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$217	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 2/11/2026 7:30:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/12/2026 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $217 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 45m
FlixBus	33h 35m	11:25 PM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	8:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$234	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 2/11/2026 11:25:00 PM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/13/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $234 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	32h 20m	4:15 PM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$138	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 2/13/2026 4:15:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/14/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $138 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 20m
Greyhound US	31h 10m	3:40 AM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	9:50 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$147	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 2/13/2026 3:40:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/14/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $147 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 10m
Greyhound US	32h 45m	7:30 AM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	3:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$150	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 2/13/2026 7:30:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/14/2026 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $150 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 45m
FlixBus	35h 25m	11:25 PM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	9:50 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$162	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 2/13/2026 11:25:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/15/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 25m
FlixBus	34h 0m	11:25 PM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	8:25 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$178	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 2/13/2026 11:25:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/15/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $178 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Lakeland, FL to Chicago is $135 on 2/14/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Lakeland, FL and Chicago

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Lakeland, FL to Chicago. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Lakeland, FL and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 13 buses from Lakeland, FL to Chicago, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Lakeland, FL and Chicago, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Lakeland, FL to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 8 times every day by bus from Lakeland, FL to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Lakeland, FL to Chicago starting from $135!

Cheapest Bus	$135
Fastest Bus	27h 55m
Earliest Bus	3:40 AM
Latest Bus	11:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes	8 Ø
Distance	1,008.6 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Lakeland, FL to Chicago

Every day, 8 buses from 2 bus companies leave Lakeland, FL for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 02/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

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Saturday

Sunday 02/01

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 02/03

Wednesday 02/04

Thursday 02/05

Friday 02/06

Saturday 02/07

$138

Sunday 02/08

$138

Monday 02/09

Tuesday 02/10

$138

Wednesday 02/11

$138

Thursday 02/12

Friday 02/13

$138

Saturday 02/14

$135

Sunday 02/15

Monday 02/16

Tuesday 02/17

Wednesday 02/18

Thursday 02/19

Friday 02/20

Saturday 02/21

Sunday 02/22

Monday 02/23

Tuesday 02/24

Wednesday 02/25

Thursday 02/26

Friday 02/27

Saturday 02/28

The cheapest time to travel from Lakeland, FL to Chicago

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

With a price starting from $135, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Lakeland, FL to Chicago. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $138.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Lakeland, FL to Chicago, with $135. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $150.

How to save money travelling from Lakeland, FL 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 Lakeland, FL 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 Lakeland, FL 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 Lakeland, FL to Chicago are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Lakeland, FL and Chicago

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

Bus Stop

N Massachusetts Ave 303

Waffle House

Gow B Fields Park and Ride

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

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

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

FAQs about the Lakeland, FL to Chicago bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $135 and takes 31h 20m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $135 and $234. 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 Lakeland, FL to Chicago each day?

Every day, the Lakeland, FL to Chicago 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 Lakeland, FL to Chicago take?

The fastest bus from Lakeland, FL to Chicago is offered by Greyhound US and takes 27h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $228. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from Lakeland, FL starts at 3:40 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 Lakeland, FL to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from Lakeland, FL for Chicago starts at 11:25 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 Lakeland, FL Chicago route?

When traveling by bus from Lakeland, FL to Chicago, 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 Lakeland, FL and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Lakeland, FL 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: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

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

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Lakeland, FL and to Chicago

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