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 FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today

$132

tomorrow

$132

Sunday

Monday

$132

Tuesday

Wednesday

$132

Thursday

$158

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	28h 30m	10:10 AM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	1:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$132	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 12/5/2025 10:10:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 30m
FlixBus	28h 0m	8:50 PM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	11:50 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$132	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 12/5/2025 8:50:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 0m
FlixBus	35h 25m	11:25 PM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	9:50 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$135	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 12/5/2025 11:25:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $135 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 25m
Greyhound US	31h 10m	4:15 PM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	10:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$136	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 12/5/2025 4:15:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $136 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 10m
Greyhound US	31h 10m	3:40 AM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	9:50 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$140	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 12/5/2025 3:40:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $140 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	28h 30m	10:10 AM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	1:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$132	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 12/6/2025 10:10:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 30m
Greyhound US	31h 10m	3:40 AM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	9:50 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$135	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 12/6/2025 3:40:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $135 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	$135	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 12/6/2025 11:25:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $135 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 25m
Greyhound US	31h 10m	4:15 PM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	10:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$151	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 12/6/2025 4:15:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $151 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 10m
Greyhound US	29h 20m	3:40 AM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	8:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$153	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 12/6/2025 3:40:00 AM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $153 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	28h 30m	10:10 AM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	1:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$132	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 12/8/2025 10:10:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 30m
Greyhound US	31h 10m	3:40 AM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	9:50 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$135	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 12/8/2025 3:40:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $135 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	$135	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 12/8/2025 11:25:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $135 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 25m
Greyhound US	31h 10m	4:15 PM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	10:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$140	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 12/8/2025 4:15:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $140 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 10m
Greyhound US	29h 45m	3:40 AM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	8:25 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$170	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 12/8/2025 3:40:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $170 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	28h 30m	10:10 AM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	1:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$132	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 12/10/2025 10:10:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 30m
Greyhound US	31h 45m	4:15 PM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	11:00 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$134	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 12/10/2025 4:15:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $134 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 45m
Greyhound US	31h 10m	3:40 AM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	9:50 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$135	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 12/10/2025 3:40:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $135 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	$142	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 12/10/2025 11:25:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 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	$145	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 12/10/2025 4:15:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $145 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	29h 25m	10:10 AM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	2:35 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$158	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 12/11/2025 10:10:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 2:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $158 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 25m
FlixBus	29h 0m	10:10 AM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	2:10 PM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$158	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 12/11/2025 10:10:00 AM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $158 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 0m
Greyhound US	28h 55m	4:15 PM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	8:10 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$160	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 12/11/2025 4:15:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $160 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 55m
FlixBus	34h 0m	11:25 PM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	8:25 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$161	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 12/11/2025 11:25:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/13/2025 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 0m
Greyhound US	29h 45m	3:40 AM	Lakeland, FL	Bus Stop	8:25 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$166	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Lakeland, FL (USA) at 12/11/2025 3:40:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $166 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Lakeland, FL to Chicago is $132 on 12/5/2025. 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.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 13 daily buses from Lakeland, FL to Chicago. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Lakeland, FL and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 16 buses from Lakeland, FL to Chicago, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Lakeland, FL and Chicago, with 9 offers.

Facts about the bus from Lakeland, FL to Chicago

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 10 times every day by bus from Lakeland, FL to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Lakeland, FL to Chicago starting from $132!

Cheapest Bus	$132
Fastest Bus	27h 0m
Earliest Bus	3:40 AM
Latest Bus	11:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes	10 Ø
Distance	1,008.6 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Lakeland, FL to Chicago

Every day, 10 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 12/05/2025 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

$163

Saturday 12/06

$132

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$132

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$145

Thursday 12/11

$158

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

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

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 $132, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Lakeland, FL to Chicago. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $158.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Lakeland, FL to Chicago, with $132. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $134.

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 $132 and takes 27h 30m 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 $132 and $175. 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 10 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 FlixBus and takes 27h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $132. 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 FlixBus and Greyhound US. 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: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

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.

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!