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

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

today
$108
tomorrow
$113
Wednesday
$121
Thursday
Friday
$127
Saturday
Sunday

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 29h 35m 7:00 PM Ocala, FL Paddock Mall N Bus Stop 11:35 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $108
FlixBus 25h 30m 10:35 AM Ocala, FL Paddock Mall N Bus Stop 11:05 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $109
FlixBus 27h 10m 4:25 PM Ocala, FL Paddock Mall N Bus Stop 6:35 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $109
Greyhound US 28h 0m 6:50 AM Ocala, FL Paddock Mall N Bus Stop 9:50 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $111
Greyhound US 26h 35m 6:50 AM Ocala, FL Paddock Mall N Bus Stop 8:25 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $118

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 25h 30m 10:35 AM Ocala, FL Bus Stop 11:05 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $113
FlixBus 27h 10m 4:25 PM Ocala, FL Bus Stop 6:35 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $113
FlixBus 29h 35m 7:00 PM Ocala, FL Bus Stop 11:35 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $114
Greyhound US 28h 0m 6:50 AM Ocala, FL Bus Stop 9:50 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $115
Greyhound US 26h 10m 6:50 AM Ocala, FL Bus Stop 8:00 AM Chicago Union Station  Economy $125

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 28h 35m 10:35 AM Ocala, FL Bus Stop 2:10 PM Chicago Union Station  Economy $121
FlixBus 23h 50m 4:25 PM Ocala, FL Bus Stop 3:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $121
Greyhound US 26h 10m 6:50 AM Ocala, FL Bus Stop 8:00 AM Chicago Union Station  Economy $122
Greyhound US 26h 35m 6:50 AM Ocala, FL Bus Stop 8:25 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $122
FlixBus 38h 0m 7:00 PM Ocala, FL Bus Stop 8:00 AM Chicago Union Station  Economy $122
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ocala, FL to Chicago via Gainesville, FL, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      25h 30m
      0
      10:35 AM
      Ocala, FL
      Paddock Mall N Bus Stop
      11:25 AM
      Gainesville, FL
      Rosa Parks Transfer station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      24h 35m
      0
      11:30 AM
      Gainesville, FL
      Rosa Parks Transfer station
      11:05 AM
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $97
    Travel time is 2h 40m longer, but you will save $19

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 28h 35m 10:35 AM Ocala, FL Bus Stop 2:10 PM Chicago Union Station  Economy $127
FlixBus 23h 50m 4:25 PM Ocala, FL Bus Stop 3:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $127
Greyhound US 26h 10m 6:50 AM Ocala, FL Bus Stop 8:00 AM Chicago Union Station  Economy $129
Greyhound US 26h 35m 6:50 AM Ocala, FL Bus Stop 8:25 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $129
FlixBus 25h 55m 10:35 AM Ocala, FL Bus Stop 11:30 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $129
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ocala, FL to Chicago via Gainesville, FL, you can save more than $25? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      25h 30m
      0
      10:35 AM
      Ocala, FL
      Paddock Mall N Bus Stop
      11:25 AM
      Gainesville, FL
      Rosa Parks Transfer station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      24h 35m
      0
      11:30 AM
      Gainesville, FL
      Rosa Parks Transfer station
      11:05 AM
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $97
    Travel time is 2h 40m longer, but you will save $25

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Ocala, FL to Chicago is $97 on 5/11/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Ocala, FL and Chicago

See here how frequent the connections between Ocala, FL and Chicago are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 11 daily buses from Ocala, FL to Chicago. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Ocala, FL and Chicago.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 20 buses from Ocala, FL to Chicago, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Ocala, FL and Chicago, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Ocala, FL to Chicago

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 9 times every day by bus from Ocala, FL to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Ocala, FL to Chicago starting from $97!

Cheapest Bus $97
Fastest Bus 22h 50m
Earliest Bus 6:50 AM
Latest Bus 7:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 9 Ø
Distance 929.4 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Ocala, FL to Chicago

Every day, 9 buses from 2 bus companies leave Ocala, FL for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/20/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/19
Monday 04/20
$108
Tuesday 04/21
$125
Wednesday 04/22
$121
Thursday 04/23
Friday 04/24
$127
Saturday 04/25
Sunday 04/26
Monday 04/27
$107
Tuesday 04/28
$110
Wednesday 04/29
Thursday 04/30
$104
Friday 05/01
Saturday 05/02
$130
Sunday 05/03
$121
Monday 05/04
$117
Tuesday 05/05
Wednesday 05/06
Thursday 05/07
Friday 05/08
$99
Saturday 05/09
$110
Sunday 05/10
$99
Monday 05/11
$97
Tuesday 05/12
$103
Wednesday 05/13
$109
Thursday 05/14
$112
Friday 05/15
Saturday 05/16

The cheapest time to travel from Ocala, FL to Chicago

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Ocala, FL to Chicago, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $97, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Ocala, FL to Chicago. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $109.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Ocala, FL to Chicago, with $108. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $109.

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

Beloved bus companies from Ocala, FL to Chicago

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

FlixBus from Ocala, FL to Chicago

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Ocala, FL to Chicago:

Cheapest Price $108
Fastest Bus 22h 50m
Earliest Bus 10:35 AM
Last Bus 7:00 PM
Daily Connections 6 Ø
Found on 3/24/2026

All bus stations and stops in Ocala, FL and Chicago

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

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

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

FAQs about the Ocala, FL to Chicago bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $97 and takes 28h 35m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $97 and $130. 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 Ocala, FL to Chicago each day?

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

The fastest bus from Ocala, FL to Chicago is offered by FlixBus and takes 22h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $117. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from Ocala, FL starts at 6:50 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 Ocala, FL to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from Ocala, FL for Chicago starts at 7:00 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 Ocala, FL Chicago route?

When traveling by bus from Ocala, 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 Ocala, FL and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Ocala, 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 Ocala, 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 Ocala, 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 Ocala, 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 Ocala, FL to Chicago on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Ocala, FL 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 9 daily trips between Ocala, FL 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 Ocala, FL to Chicago?

Prices and availability for 9 trips between Ocala, FL 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 Ocala, FL to Chicago

Economy
Economy

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

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