Bus Los Angeles to Chicago: Compare prices and save money

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

$220

tomorrow

Tuesday

$266

Wednesday

Thursday

$258

Friday

$264

Saturday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	49h 30m	3:05 PM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	6:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$220	A Bus from FlixBus goes from North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/14/2025 3:05:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/16/2025 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $220 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 30m
Greyhound US	44h 20m	6:00 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	4:20 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$240	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/14/2025 6:00:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/16/2025 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $240 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 20m
FlixBus	64h 40m	1:20 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	8:00 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	$247	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/14/2025 1:20:00 PM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/17/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $247 per person are available. Travel duration is 64h 40m
FlixBus	47h 15m	3:05 PM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	4:20 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$247	A Bus from FlixBus goes from North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/14/2025 3:05:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/16/2025 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $247 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 15m
Greyhound US	54h 30m	11:30 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	8:00 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	$268	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/14/2025 11:30:00 PM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/17/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $268 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	44h 20m	6:00 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	4:20 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$266	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/16/2025 6:00:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $266 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 20m
FlixBus	52h 55m	9:35 AM	Los Angeles	Union Station	4:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$284	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/16/2025 9:35:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $284 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 55m
Greyhound US	50h 40m	11:30 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	4:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$290	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/16/2025 11:30:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $290 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 40m
Greyhound US	54h 30m	11:30 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	8:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$306	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/16/2025 11:30:00 PM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $306 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 30m
FlixBus	68h 25m	9:35 AM	Los Angeles	Union Station	8:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$339	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/16/2025 9:35:00 AM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $339 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Los Angeles to Chicago via Denver, you can save more than $87? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  66h 45m
  
  0
  
  8:30 PM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  8:55 AM
  
  Denver
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $100
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/15/2025 8:30:00 PM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 12/17/2025 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 25m
- Busbud
  
  21h 15m
  
  0
  
  7:00 PM
  
  Denver
  Union Station
  
  5:15 PM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $79
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Union Station, Denver (USA) at 12/17/2025 7:00:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 15m
Travel time is 20h 25m longer, but you will save $87

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	44h 20m	6:00 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	4:20 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$258	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/18/2025 6:00:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $258 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 20m
FlixBus	64h 40m	1:20 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	8:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$290	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/18/2025 1:20:00 PM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $290 per person are available. Travel duration is 64h 40m
Greyhound US	50h 40m	11:30 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	4:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$321	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/18/2025 11:30:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $321 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 40m
FlixBus	60h 50m	1:20 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	4:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$328	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/18/2025 1:20:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $328 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 50m
FlixBus	52h 55m	9:35 AM	Los Angeles	Union Station	4:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$332	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/18/2025 9:35:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $332 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Los Angeles to Chicago via Denver, you can save more than $79? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  66h 45m
  
  0
  
  8:30 PM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  8:55 AM
  
  Denver
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $100
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/15/2025 8:30:00 PM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 12/17/2025 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 25m
- Busbud
  
  21h 15m
  
  0
  
  7:00 PM
  
  Denver
  Union Station
  
  5:15 PM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $79
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Union Station, Denver (USA) at 12/17/2025 7:00:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 15m
Travel time is 20h 25m longer, but you will save $79

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	64h 40m	1:20 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	8:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$264	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/19/2025 1:20:00 PM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $264 per person are available. Travel duration is 64h 40m
Greyhound US	44h 20m	6:00 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	4:20 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$265	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/19/2025 6:00:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $265 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 20m
FlixBus	52h 55m	9:35 AM	Los Angeles	Union Station	4:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$283	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/19/2025 9:35:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $283 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 55m
FlixBus	60h 50m	1:20 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	4:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$319	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/19/2025 1:20:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $319 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 50m
Greyhound US	54h 30m	11:30 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	8:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$319	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/19/2025 11:30:00 PM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $319 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Los Angeles to Chicago via Denver, you can save more than $85? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  66h 45m
  
  0
  
  8:30 PM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  8:55 AM
  
  Denver
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $100
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/15/2025 8:30:00 PM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 12/17/2025 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 25m
- Busbud
  
  21h 15m
  
  0
  
  7:00 PM
  
  Denver
  Union Station
  
  5:15 PM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $79
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Union Station, Denver (USA) at 12/17/2025 7:00:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 15m
Travel time is 20h 25m longer, but you will save $85

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Los Angeles to Chicago is $154 on 12/26/2025. 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.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 15 daily buses from Los Angeles to Chicago. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Los Angeles and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 17 buses from Los Angeles to Chicago, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Los Angeles and Chicago, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Los Angeles to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 9 times every day by bus from Los Angeles to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Los Angeles to Chicago starting from $154!

Cheapest Bus	$154
Fastest Bus	46h 20m
Earliest Bus	1:20 PM
Latest Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	9 Ø
Distance	1,741.7 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Los Angeles to Chicago

Every day, 9 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 12/14/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

$220

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

$266

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

$258

Friday 12/19

$264

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

$372

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

$219

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$154

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

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 $154, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Los Angeles to Chicago. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $220.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Los Angeles to Chicago, with $220. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $283.

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.

FlixBus from Los Angeles to Chicago

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	1:20 PM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	12/10/2025

Greyhound US from Los Angeles to Chicago

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

Cheapest Price	$240
Fastest Bus	46h 20m
Earliest Bus	4:55 PM
Last Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	12/10/2025

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.

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

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

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 $154 and takes 51h 30m 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 $154 and $366. 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 9 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 $244. 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 1:20 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.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Los Angeles and to Chicago

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