Bus and Coach from Los Angeles to Chicago: Compare all prices

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

£93

tomorrow

£103

Monday

£105

Tuesday

£101

Wednesday

Thursday

£100

Friday

£102

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	47h 20m	15:05	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	16:25	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£93	A Bus from FlixBus goes from North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/09/2026 15:05:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 14/09/2026 16:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £93 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 20m
Greyhound US	52h 50m	21:30	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	04:20	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£98	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/09/2026 21:30:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 15/09/2026 04:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £98 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 50m
Greyhound US	56h 30m	21:30	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	08:00	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	£102	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/09/2026 21:30:00 to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 15/09/2026 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £102 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 30m
FlixBus	61h 25m	13:45	Los Angeles	Union Station	05:10	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£119	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/09/2026 13:45:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 15/09/2026 05:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £119 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 25m
Greyhound US	51h 40m	23:30	Los Angeles	Union Station	05:10	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£120	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/09/2026 23:30:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 15/09/2026 05:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £120 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 40m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	46h 25m	18:00	Los Angeles	Union Station	18:25	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£103	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 13/09/2026 18:00:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 15/09/2026 18:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £103 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 25m
Greyhound US	50h 40m	00:30	Los Angeles	Union Station	05:10	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£106	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 13/09/2026 00:30:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 15/09/2026 05:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £106 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 40m
Greyhound US	44h 25m	18:00	Los Angeles	Union Station	16:25	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£116	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 13/09/2026 18:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 15/09/2026 16:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £116 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 25m
FlixBus	60h 35m	13:45	Los Angeles	Union Station	04:20	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£121	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 13/09/2026 13:45:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 16/09/2026 04:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £121 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 35m
FlixBus	64h 15m	13:45	Los Angeles	Union Station	08:00	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	£137	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 13/09/2026 13:45:00 to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 16/09/2026 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £137 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
Greyhound US	46h 25m	18:00	Los Angeles	Union Station	18:25	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£105	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 14/09/2026 18:00:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 16/09/2026 18:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £105 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 25m
Greyhound US	44h 25m	18:00	Los Angeles	Union Station	16:25	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£110	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 14/09/2026 18:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 16/09/2026 16:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £110 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 25m
Greyhound US	59h 15m	00:30	Los Angeles	Union Station	13:45	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	£115	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 14/09/2026 00:30:00 to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 16/09/2026 13:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £115 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 15m
FlixBus	60h 35m	13:45	Los Angeles	Union Station	04:20	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£116	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 14/09/2026 13:45:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 17/09/2026 04:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £116 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 35m
FlixBus	64h 15m	13:45	Los Angeles	Union Station	08:00	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	£134	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 14/09/2026 13:45:00 to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 17/09/2026 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £134 per person are available. Travel duration is 64h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	51h 40m	23:30	Los Angeles	Union Station	05:10	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£101	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 15/09/2026 23:30:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 18/09/2026 05:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £101 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 40m
FlixBus	61h 25m	13:45	Los Angeles	Union Station	05:10	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£102	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 15/09/2026 13:45:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 18/09/2026 05:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £102 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 25m
Greyhound US	47h 40m	18:00	Los Angeles	Union Station	19:40	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£103	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 15/09/2026 18:00:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 17/09/2026 19:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £103 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 40m
Greyhound US	46h 35m	18:00	Los Angeles	Union Station	18:35	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£114	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 15/09/2026 18:00:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 17/09/2026 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £114 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 35m
FlixBus	62h 0m	13:20	Los Angeles	Union Station	05:20	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£127	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 15/09/2026 13:20:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 18/09/2026 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £127 per person are available. Travel duration is 62h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	46h 25m	18:00	Los Angeles	Union Station	18:25	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£100	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 17/09/2026 18:00:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 19/09/2026 18:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £100 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 25m
Greyhound US	51h 40m	23:30	Los Angeles	Union Station	05:10	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£100	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 17/09/2026 23:30:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 20/09/2026 05:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £100 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 40m
FlixBus	61h 25m	13:45	Los Angeles	Union Station	05:10	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£101	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 17/09/2026 13:45:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 20/09/2026 05:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £101 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 25m
Greyhound US	50h 40m	00:30	Los Angeles	Union Station	05:10	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£105	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 17/09/2026 00:30:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 19/09/2026 05:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £105 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 40m
FlixBus	60h 35m	13:45	Los Angeles	Union Station	04:20	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£125	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 17/09/2026 13:45:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 20/09/2026 04:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £125 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	50h 40m	00:30	Los Angeles	Union Station	05:10	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£102	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 18/09/2026 00:30:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 20/09/2026 05:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £102 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 40m
Greyhound US	51h 40m	23:30	Los Angeles	Union Station	05:10	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£103	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 18/09/2026 23:30:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 21/09/2026 05:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £103 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 40m
FlixBus	61h 25m	13:45	Los Angeles	Union Station	05:10	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£103	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 18/09/2026 13:45:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 21/09/2026 05:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £103 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 25m
Greyhound US	46h 25m	18:00	Los Angeles	Union Station	18:25	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£115	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 18/09/2026 18:00:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 20/09/2026 18:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £115 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 25m
FlixBus	60h 35m	13:45	Los Angeles	Union Station	04:20	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£134	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 18/09/2026 13:45:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 21/09/2026 04:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £134 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Los Angeles to Chicago is £84 on 09/09/2026. 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 28 daily coaches from Los Angeles to Chicago. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 11 daily coaches between Los Angeles and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 53 coaches from Los Angeles to Chicago, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Los Angeles and Chicago, with 3 offers.

Facts about coaches from Los Angeles to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 20 times every day by bus from Los Angeles to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Los Angeles to Chicago starting from £84!

Cheapest Bus	£84
Fastest Bus	46h 25m
Earliest Coach	12:55
Latest Coach	23:30
Daily Bus Connections	20 Ø
Distance	2,802.2 km
Coach Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Los Angeles to Chicago

Every day, 20 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 12/09/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 07/09

Tuesday 08/09

Wednesday 09/09

Thursday 10/09

Friday 11/09

Saturday 12/09

£93

Sunday 13/09

£103

Monday 14/09

£108

Tuesday 15/09

£101

Wednesday 16/09

Thursday 17/09

£104

Friday 18/09

£102

Saturday 19/09

Sunday 20/09

£125

Monday 21/09

£101

Tuesday 22/09

£94

Wednesday 23/09

£94

Thursday 24/09

£98

Friday 25/09

£113

Saturday 26/09

Sunday 27/09

£96

Monday 28/09

£98

Tuesday 29/09

£103

Wednesday 30/09

£110

Thursday 01/10

Friday 02/10

£101

Saturday 03/10

£103

Sunday 04/10

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 £93, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Los Angeles to Chicago. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £101.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Los Angeles to Chicago, with £93. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £162.

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.

Downtown Coach 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 Coach 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 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 £84 and takes 49h 20m. 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 £84 to £201. 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 20 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 £137. 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 12:55. 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 20 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?

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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!