Bus Tickets from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA

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TodayApr 2
from $238
TomorrowApr 3
from $244
FriApr 4
from $153
SatApr 5
from $159
SunApr 6
from $129
MonApr 7
from $177
TueApr 8
from $155
WedApr 9

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 3 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: April 6 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 3 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: April 5 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 3 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: April 5 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 3 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: April 5 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 3 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: April 6 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Chicago to Los Angeles: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$183
Average bus trip duration2d 5h
Number of daily buses32
Earliest bus departure6:10am
Distance1738 miles (2802 km)
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Chicago to Los Angeles Buses

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
03/31
$321
04/01
$285
Today
$238
04/03
$244
04/04
$153
04/05
$159
04/06
$129
04/07
$177
%{brand}s logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Los Angeles was searched and found on Apr 6, 2025 with a price of $129

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Los Angeles, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $129 to $458 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Los Angeles based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $129 which is on 2025-04-06.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Chicago to Los Angeles, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Chicago to Los Angeles will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Chicago to Los Angeles, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Los Angeles?

%{brand}s logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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