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Compare all timetables for the bus from Los Angeles to Chicago

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

today
$264
tomorrow
Sunday
$277
Monday
$220
Tuesday
$219
Wednesday
Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 64h 40m 1:20 PM Los Angeles Union Station 8:00 AM Chicago Union Station  Economy $264
Greyhound US 44h 20m 6:00 PM Los Angeles Union Station 4:20 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $265
Greyhound US 54h 30m 11:30 PM Los Angeles Union Station 8:00 AM Chicago Union Station  Economy $319
FlixBus 60h 50m 1:20 PM Los Angeles Union Station 4:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $319
Greyhound US 50h 40m 11:30 PM Los Angeles Union Station 4:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $324
  • Did you know that if you travel from Los Angeles to Chicago via Denver, you can save more than $42? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      45h 15m
      0
      6:00 PM
      Los Angeles
      Union Station
      5:40 PM
      Denver
      Union Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $130
      • Waiting Time 1h 20m
    • Busbud
      21h 15m
      0
      7:00 PM
      Denver
      Union Station
      5:15 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $92
    Travel Time is 1h 5m shorter, and you will save $42

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 44h 20m 6:00 PM Los Angeles Union Station 4:20 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $277
FlixBus 64h 40m 1:20 PM Los Angeles Union Station 8:00 AM Chicago Union Station  Economy $287
FlixBus 60h 50m 1:20 PM Los Angeles Union Station 4:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $306
Greyhound US 50h 40m 11:30 PM Los Angeles Union Station 4:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $310
Greyhound US 54h 30m 11:30 PM Los Angeles Union Station 8:00 AM Chicago Union Station  Economy $319
  • Did you know that if you travel from Los Angeles to Chicago via Denver, you can save more than $81? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      48h 0m
      0
      3:15 PM
      Los Angeles
      North Hollywood
      5:25 PM
      Denver
      Union Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $107
      • Waiting Time 1h 35m
    • Busbud
      21h 15m
      0
      7:00 PM
      Denver
      Union Station
      5:15 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $89
    Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save $81

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 54h 45m 7:10 AM Los Angeles North Hollywood 3:55 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $220
FlixBus 49h 30m 3:05 PM Los Angeles North Hollywood 6:35 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $228
Greyhound US 44h 20m 6:00 PM Los Angeles Union Station 4:20 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $264
Greyhound US 50h 40m 11:30 PM Los Angeles Union Station 4:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $277
FlixBus 52h 55m 9:35 AM Los Angeles Union Station 4:30 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $281
  • Did you know that if you travel from Los Angeles to Chicago via Denver, you can save more than $24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      48h 0m
      0
      3:15 PM
      Los Angeles
      North Hollywood
      5:25 PM
      Denver
      Union Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $107
      • Waiting Time 1h 35m
    • Busbud
      21h 15m
      0
      7:00 PM
      Denver
      Union Station
      5:15 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $89
    Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save $24

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 54h 45m 7:10 AM Los Angeles North Hollywood 3:55 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $219
FlixBus 49h 30m 3:05 PM Los Angeles North Hollywood 6:35 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $220
Greyhound US 44h 20m 6:00 PM Los Angeles Union Station 4:20 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $226
Greyhound US 50h 40m 11:30 PM Los Angeles Union Station 4:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $228
FlixBus 52h 55m 9:35 AM Los Angeles Union Station 4:30 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $235
  • Did you know that if you travel from Los Angeles to Chicago via Denver, you can save more than $23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      48h 0m
      0
      3:15 PM
      Los Angeles
      North Hollywood
      5:25 PM
      Denver
      Union Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $107
      • Waiting Time 1h 35m
    • Busbud
      21h 15m
      0
      7:00 PM
      Denver
      Union Station
      5:15 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $89
    Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save $23

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Los Angeles to Chicago is $155 on 1/7/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Los Angeles and Chicago

See here how frequent the connections between Los Angeles and Chicago are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 25 daily buses from Los Angeles to Chicago. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Los Angeles and Chicago.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 26 buses from Los Angeles to Chicago, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Los Angeles and Chicago, with 14 offers.

Facts about the bus from Los Angeles to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 16 times every day by bus from Los Angeles to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Los Angeles to Chicago starting from $155!

Cheapest Bus $155
Fastest Bus 46h 20m
Earliest Bus 12:55 PM
Latest Bus 11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 16 Ø
Distance 1,741.7 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Los Angeles to Chicago

Every day, 16 buses from 2 bus companies leave Los Angeles for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/19/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 12/14
Monday 12/15
Tuesday 12/16
Wednesday 12/17
Thursday 12/18
Friday 12/19
$264
Saturday 12/20
Sunday 12/21
$372
Monday 12/22
$220
Tuesday 12/23
$219
Wednesday 12/24
Thursday 12/25
Friday 12/26
$380
Saturday 12/27
Sunday 12/28
$212
Monday 12/29
Tuesday 12/30
Wednesday 12/31
Thursday 01/01
$219
Friday 01/02
$181
Saturday 01/03
Sunday 01/04
Monday 01/05
Tuesday 01/06
Wednesday 01/07
$155
Thursday 01/08
Friday 01/09
Saturday 01/10

The cheapest time to travel from Los Angeles to Chicago

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Los Angeles to Chicago, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $176, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Los Angeles to Chicago. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $220.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Los Angeles to Chicago, with $219. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $226.

How to save money travelling from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Chicago are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Los Angeles to Chicago

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

Greyhound US from Los Angeles to Chicago

Greyhound US

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

Cheapest Price $219
Fastest Bus 46h 20m
Earliest Bus 12:55 PM
Last Bus 11:30 PM
Daily Connections 9 Ø
Found on 12/17/2025

FlixBus from Los Angeles to Chicago

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price $220
Fastest Bus 49h 15m
Earliest Bus 1:20 PM
Last Bus 3:05 PM
Daily Connections 7 Ø
Found on 12/17/2025

All bus stations and stops in Los Angeles and Chicago

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

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 Los Angeles to Chicago? Compare all modes of transports from Los Angeles to Chicago.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Los Angeles to Chicago

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

FAQs about the Los Angeles to Chicago bus

How much does a Los Angeles Chicago bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $155 and takes 56h 45m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $155 and $405. 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 Los Angeles to Chicago each day?

Every day, the Los Angeles to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 16 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Los Angeles to Chicago is offered by Greyhound US and takes 46h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $265. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from Los Angeles starts at 12:55 PM. 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 Los Angeles to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from Los Angeles for Chicago starts at 11:30 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 Los Angeles Chicago route?

When traveling by bus from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Chicago on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Los Angeles 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 16 daily trips between Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Chicago?

Prices and availability for 16 trips between Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Chicago

Economy
Economy

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

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