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

tomorrow

$160

Monday

$126

Tuesday

$124

Wednesday

$158

Thursday

Friday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	49h 10m	12:55 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	4:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$160	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 7/26/2026 12:55:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $160 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 10m
Greyhound US	44h 25m	6:00 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	4:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$160	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 7/26/2026 6:00:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $160 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 25m
Greyhound US	52h 15m	11:30 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	5:45 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$162	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 7/26/2026 11:30:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 15m
FlixBus	60h 35m	1:45 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	4:20 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$163	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 7/26/2026 1:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $163 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 35m
FlixBus	64h 15m	1:45 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	8:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$171	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 7/26/2026 1:45:00 PM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $171 per person are available. Travel duration is 64h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	47h 20m	3:05 PM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	4:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$126	A Bus from FlixBus goes from North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) at 7/27/2026 3:05:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 20m
Greyhound US	52h 50m	9:30 PM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	4:20 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$139	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) at 7/27/2026 9:30:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 50m
Greyhound US	56h 30m	9:30 PM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	8:00 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	$145	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) at 7/27/2026 9:30:00 PM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $145 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 30m
Greyhound US	46h 25m	6:00 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	6:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$148	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 7/27/2026 6:00:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $148 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 25m
FlixBus	61h 35m	1:45 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$149	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 7/27/2026 1:45:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $149 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	50h 45m	12:35 AM	Los Angeles	Union Station	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$124	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 7/28/2026 12:35:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $124 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 45m
Greyhound US	46h 35m	6:00 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	6:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$125	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 7/28/2026 6:00:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $125 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 35m
Greyhound US	51h 50m	11:30 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$125	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 7/28/2026 11:30:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $125 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 50m
FlixBus	62h 0m	1:20 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$127	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 7/28/2026 1:20:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $127 per person are available. Travel duration is 62h 0m
FlixBus	55h 0m	9:35 AM	Los Angeles	Union Station	6:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$132	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 7/28/2026 9:35:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	50h 45m	12:35 AM	Los Angeles	Union Station	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$158	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 7/29/2026 12:35:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $158 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 45m
Greyhound US	46h 25m	6:00 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	6:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$165	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 7/29/2026 6:00:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $165 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 25m
Greyhound US	51h 50m	11:30 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$172	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 7/29/2026 11:30:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $172 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 50m
FlixBus	54h 50m	9:35 AM	Los Angeles	Union Station	6:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$174	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 7/29/2026 9:35:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $174 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 50m
FlixBus	52h 30m	9:35 AM	Los Angeles	Union Station	4:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$193	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 7/29/2026 9:35:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $193 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 30m

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.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 32 daily buses from Los Angeles to Chicago. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Los Angeles and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 26 buses from Los Angeles to Chicago, while Night sees the fewest connections between Los Angeles and Chicago, with 9 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/28/2026 costs just $124, from Greyhound US

Facts about the bus from Los Angeles to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 17 times every day by bus from Los Angeles to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Los Angeles to Chicago starting from $124!

Cheapest Bus	$124
Fastest Bus	46h 25m
Earliest Bus	12:35 AM
Latest Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	17 Ø
Distance	1,741.7 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Los Angeles to Chicago

Every day, 17 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 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$177

Sunday 07/26

$145

Monday 07/27

$126

Tuesday 07/28

$124

Wednesday 07/29

$158

Thursday 07/30

Friday 07/31

Saturday 08/01

$167

Sunday 08/02

$132

Monday 08/03

$133

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$168

Thursday 08/06

$200

Friday 08/07

Saturday 08/08

$162

Sunday 08/09

$136

Monday 08/10

$165

Tuesday 08/11

$137

Wednesday 08/12

$154

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

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 $124, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Los Angeles to Chicago. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $154.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Los Angeles to Chicago, with $124. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $128.

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

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

Cheapest Price	$124
Fastest Bus	46h 25m
Earliest Bus	12:35 AM
Last Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Connections	11 Ø
Found on	6/28/2026

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

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 $124 and takes 52h 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 $124 and $221. 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 17 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 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $160. 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 12:35 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 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!