All Great Journeys Start With A Map 🌎 Try DOTS for free
Virail Logo

Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA Bus

the dotted world map
03/16/2025
+ Add return
Stay with Booking.com

Download our App for free

Find the cheapest ticket for your trip

Secure your ticket today and get the best deals!

Today More
Tomorrow More
2 days More
3 days More

Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA by bus

The journey from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA by bus is 1,742.96 mi and takes 56 hr 6 min. There are 34 connections per day, with the first departure at 6:10 AM and the last at 10:30 PM. It is possible to travel from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA by bus for as little as $163.67 or as much as $284.23. The best price for this journey is $163.67.

Lowest Price $163.67
Journey Duration 56 hr 6 min
Connection per Day 34
Lowest Price $163.67
Highest Price $284.23
First Departure 6:10 AM
Last Departure 10:30 PM
Distance 1,742.96 mi
Departure Chicago, IL
Arrival Los Angeles, CA
Carriers Greyhound, FlixBus

Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA Bus Times

Departure date
Sunday, Mar 16, 2025

Compare prices and tickets from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA

Best time to book Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA travel

Virail Pro Tip ✌: Booking 10 days in advance save 10% on average

Price as departure date approaches

Bus companies may charge higher ticket prices as the date of departure approaches. Prices in the next days can range from around $81.68 to $322.07 but may be subject to change. Our advice is to book as early as possible to potentially save up to 75% on your trip!

Best time to book cheap bus tickets from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA

The cheapest Chicago, IL - Los Angeles, CA bus tickets can be found for as low as $153.00 if you’re lucky, or $218.24 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $287.67.

Find the best day to travel to Los Angeles, CA by bus

When travelling to Los Angeles, CA by bus, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board Greyhound and FlixBus from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA
Compare services on board when travelling from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
Facilities Greyhound FlixBus
wifi WiFi check check
power_sockets Power sockets check check
luggage Luggage check check
air_con Air conditioning check check
accessibility Accessibility check check
food_and_drink Food and drink cross check
bicycle Bicycle cross check
entertainment_portal landingPage.services.entertainment_portal cross check
mobility_and_wheelchair_services landingPage.services.mobility_and_wheelchair_services cross check

Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA CO2 Emissions by Bus

Ecology
Train
196.35kg
Bus
210.38kg
Flight
561kg
Car
448.8kg

Anything we can improve?

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a bus ticket from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA?
A bus ticket from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA is $193.78. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $163.67.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA?
The cheapest ticket you can get from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA is $163.67. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between Chicago, IL and Los Angeles, CA by bus?
Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA is 1,742.96 mi.
How long does the bus between Chicago, IL and Los Angeles, CA take?
Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA is on average 56 hr 6 min. However the fastest option will get you there in 46 hr 55 min.
Which companies operate from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA?
The bus journey from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA is covered by 2 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: Greyhound, FlixBus and Greyhound Lines, Inc..
How many bus connections per day go from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA?
Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA has 34 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA leave?
The earliest bus from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA departs at 6:10 AM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last bus from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA depart?
The latest bus from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA departs at 10:30 PM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest bus ticket we have found is $163.67 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
What's the fastest journey time between Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between Chicago, IL and Los Angeles, CA is 46 hr 55 min.
Is there a direct bus from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, there is a direct bus between Chicago, IL and Los Angeles, CA.
What are the CO2 emissions for Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA by bus?
The bus journey from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA creates 210.38kg of CO2 emissions.

Go local from Chicago, IL

Buses Chicago, IL - Elkhart, INBuses Chicago, IL - Naperville, ILBuses Chicago, IL - Madison, WIBuses Chicago, IL - Kalamazoo, MIBuses Chicago, IL - Peoria, ILBuses Chicago, IL - Galesburg, ILBuses Chicago, IL - Grand Rapids, MIBuses Chicago, IL - Mattoon, ILBuses Chicago, IL - Springfield, ILBuses Chicago, IL - Lafayette, INBuses Chicago, IL - Jackson, MIBuses Chicago, IL - Albion, MI

Trending routes

Buses Chicago, IL - New York, NYBuses Chicago, IL - Washington, DCBuses Chicago, IL - Houston, TXBuses Chicago, IL - San Antonio, TXBuses Chicago, IL - Dallas, TXBuses Chicago, IL - Austin, TXBuses Chicago, IL - Fort Lauderdale, FLBuses Chicago, IL - Phoenix, AZBuses Chicago, IL - Philadelphia, PABuses Chicago, IL - San Francisco, CABuses Chicago, IL - Indianapolis, INBuses Chicago, IL - Seattle, WA

Weekend getaways from Chicago, IL

Buses Chicago, IL - Omaha, NEBuses Chicago, IL - Columbus, OHBuses Chicago, IL - MinneapolisBuses Chicago, IL - NashvilleBuses Chicago, IL - Cincinnati, OHBuses Chicago, IL - Saint Paul, MNBuses Chicago, IL - Ann Arbor, MIBuses Chicago, IL - Toledo, OHBuses Chicago, IL - Buffalo, NYBuses Chicago, IL - Detroit, MIBuses Chicago, IL - RochesterBuses Chicago, IL - Kansas City, MO

International routes from Chicago, IL and nearby areas

Buses Chicago, IL - TorontoBuses Chicago, IL - MontrealBuses Chicago, IL - St. CatharinesBuses Chicago, IL - Niagara FallsBuses Milwaukee, WI - TorontoBuses Madison, WI - TorontoBuses Milwaukee, WI - OttawaBuses Indianapolis, IN - Vancouver

Other destinations from Chicago, IL

Buses Chicago, IL - San Diego, CABuses Chicago, IL - Houston, TXBuses Chicago, IL - Austin, TXBuses Chicago, IL - Phoenix, AZBuses Chicago, IL - San Francisco, CABuses Chicago, IL - Seattle, WABuses Chicago, IL - Memphis, TNBuses Chicago, IL - Denver, COBuses Chicago, IL - Washington, DCBuses Chicago, IL - Philadelphia, PABuses Chicago, IL - Portland, ORBuses Chicago, IL - Dallas, TX

Main routes to Los Angeles, CA

Buses San Diego, CA - Los Angeles, CABuses Houston, TX - Los Angeles, CABuses San Jose, CA - Los Angeles, CABuses Phoenix, AZ - Los Angeles, CABuses Charlotte, NC - Los Angeles, CABuses San Francisco, CA - Los Angeles, CABuses Memphis, TN - Los Angeles, CABuses Seattle, WA - Los Angeles, CABuses Denver, CO - Los Angeles, CABuses Philadelphia, PA - Los Angeles, CABuses Portland, OR - Los Angeles, CABuses Dallas, TX - Los Angeles, CA

Related routes

Trains Chicago, IL - Los Angeles, CATrains Los Angeles, CA - Chicago, ILBuses Los Angeles, CA - Chicago, IL

Other popular routes

Buses Barcelona - FigueresBuses Empoli - RomeBuses Fayetteville, NC - Greensboro, NCBuses Calenzano - BolognaBuses Bucharest - Dărmăneşti, Bacau CountyBuses Düsseldorf - AalenBuses Berlin - SiegenBuses San Diego, CA - Indio, CABuses Angers - LilleBuses Timişoara - FocşaniBuses Mieres - AlicanteBuses Penrith - CarlisleBuses Founex - GenevaBuses Ariano Irpino - FoggiaBuses Ballan-Miré - ToursBuses Prague - ZlínBuses Celigny - GenevaBuses Policoro - PotenzaBuses Grenoble - SallanchesBuses Monza - Biassono