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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
£102
tomorrow
£120
Wednesday
£109
Thursday
£136
Friday
£105
Saturday
£107
Sunday
£99

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 55h 15m 07:10 Los Angeles North Hollywood 16:25 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £102
Greyhound US 52h 40m 21:30 Los Angeles North Hollywood 04:10 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £103
Greyhound US 56h 30m 21:30 Los Angeles North Hollywood 08:00 Chicago Canal & Van Buren  Economy £103
FlixBus 62h 0m 13:20 Los Angeles Union Station 05:20 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £119
FlixBus 64h 40m 13:20 Los Angeles Union Station 08:00 Chicago Canal & Van Buren  Economy £127

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 47h 20m 15:05 Los Angeles North Hollywood 16:25 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £120
Greyhound US 46h 35m 18:00 Los Angeles Union Station 18:35 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £159
Greyhound US 51h 50m 23:30 Los Angeles Union Station 05:20 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £159
FlixBus 68h 25m 09:35 Los Angeles Union Station 08:00 Chicago Canal & Van Buren  Economy £182

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 53h 55m 08:30 Los Angeles North Hollywood 16:25 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £109
Greyhound US 54h 55m 07:10 Los Angeles North Hollywood 16:05 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £110
Greyhound US 57h 25m 16:55 Los Angeles North Hollywood 04:20 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £113
FlixBus 55h 0m 09:35 Los Angeles Union Station 18:35 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £120
FlixBus 52h 30m 09:35 Los Angeles Union Station 16:05 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £133

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 46h 35m 18:00 Los Angeles Union Station 18:35 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £136
Greyhound US 51h 50m 23:30 Los Angeles Union Station 05:20 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £137
FlixBus 62h 0m 13:20 Los Angeles Union Station 05:20 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £138
Greyhound US 44h 25m 18:00 Los Angeles Union Station 16:25 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £143
FlixBus 61h 0m 13:20 Los Angeles Union Station 04:20 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £145
  • Did you know that if you travel from Los Angeles to Chicago via Denver, you can save more than £17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      47h 20m
      0
      15:05
      Los Angeles
      North Hollywood
      17:40
      Denver
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £61
    • Waiting Time 1h 15m
    • Greyhound US
      20h 30m
      0
      18:55
      Denver
      Union Station
      16:25
      Chicago
      Downtown Coach Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £58
    Travel time is 0h 55m longer, but you will save £17

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 54h 55m 07:10 Los Angeles North Hollywood 16:05 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £105
Greyhound US 61h 5m 16:55 Los Angeles North Hollywood 08:00 Chicago Canal & Van Buren  Economy £117
Greyhound US 57h 25m 16:55 Los Angeles North Hollywood 04:20 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £118
FlixBus 55h 0m 09:35 Los Angeles Union Station 18:35 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £127
FlixBus 52h 30m 09:35 Los Angeles Union Station 16:05 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £142

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 54h 55m 07:10 Los Angeles North Hollywood 16:05 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £107
Greyhound US 56h 30m 21:30 Los Angeles North Hollywood 08:00 Chicago Canal & Van Buren  Economy £121
Greyhound US 52h 50m 21:30 Los Angeles North Hollywood 04:20 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £123
FlixBus 55h 0m 09:35 Los Angeles Union Station 18:35 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £143
FlixBus 62h 0m 13:20 Los Angeles Union Station 05:20 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £143

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 46h 35m 18:00 Los Angeles Union Station 18:35 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £99
Greyhound US 54h 55m 07:10 Los Angeles North Hollywood 16:05 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £99
Greyhound US 54h 50m 23:30 Los Angeles Union Station 08:20 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £100
FlixBus 55h 0m 09:35 Los Angeles Union Station 18:35 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £100
FlixBus 52h 30m 09:35 Los Angeles Union Station 16:05 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £104

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Los Angeles to Chicago is £99 on 09/05/2026. Flexible travellers 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.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 31 daily coaches from Los Angeles to Chicago. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 20 daily coaches between Los Angeles and Chicago.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 69 coaches from Los Angeles to Chicago, while Night sees the fewest connections between Los Angeles and Chicago, with 22 offers.

Facts about coaches from Los Angeles to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 23 times every day by bus from Los Angeles to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Los Angeles to Chicago starting from £99!

Cheapest Bus £99
Fastest Bus 46h 25m
Earliest Coach 00:35
Latest Coach 23:30
Daily Bus Connections 23 Ø
Distance 2,802.2 km
Coach Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Los Angeles to Chicago

Every day, 23 buses from 2 coach 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 27/04/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 27/04
£142
Tuesday 28/04
£120
Wednesday 29/04
£109
Thursday 30/04
£136
Friday 01/05
£124
Saturday 02/05
£107
Sunday 03/05
£126
Monday 04/05
£104
Tuesday 05/05
Wednesday 06/05
Thursday 07/05
Friday 08/05
£114
Saturday 09/05
£99
Sunday 10/05
£115
Monday 11/05
£120
Tuesday 12/05
£122
Wednesday 13/05
£126
Thursday 14/05
Friday 15/05
£123
Saturday 16/05
£107
Sunday 17/05
£106
Monday 18/05
£109
Tuesday 19/05
£132
Wednesday 20/05
£118
Thursday 21/05
£134
Friday 22/05
£107
Saturday 23/05
£138
Sunday 24/05

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 £99, Sunday is the cheapest day for a coach from Los Angeles to Chicago. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £134.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Los Angeles to Chicago, with £99. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £102.

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 coaches from Los Angeles to Chicago are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Los Angeles and Chicago

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Los Angeles and Chicago.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Los Angeles to Chicago

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches 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 coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Los Angeles - Chicago bus trip is available from £99 and takes 56h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Los Angeles to Chicago is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £99 to £227. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Los Angeles - Chicago route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Los Angeles to Chicago is offered by roughly 23 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest coach from Los Angeles to Chicago is provided by Greyhound US and takes 46h 25m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £127. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Chicago departs from Los Angeles at 00:35. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Los Angeles to Chicago?

The latest bus to Chicago departs from Los Angeles at 23:30. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Los Angeles - Chicago route?

Passengers looking to travel from Los Angeles to Chicago can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best 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 bus to Chicago from Los Angeles?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Los Angeles Chicago bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach 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 travelling 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 23 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 23 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.

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!

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