What is the distance between Chicago and Seattle?

The distance between Chicago and Seattle is around 2792 km (1731 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Seattle?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Greyhound Station, in Seattle.

Bus Chicago to Seattle from $314 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Seattle on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	3d 16h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Chicago to Seattle on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	3d 16h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Chicago to Seattle on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 16h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	3d 16h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3d 4h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3d 5h	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Seattle on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 16h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	3d 16h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3d 4h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3d 5h	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Seattle on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 16h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	3d 16h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3d 4h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3d 5h	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Seattle on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	3d 16h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Chicago to Seattle on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3d 4h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	3d 16h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3d 5h	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Seattle on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3d 4h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	3d 16h	12:50am	Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3d 5h	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Seattle

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Seattle. The journey takes about 2 days, 4 hours 32 minutes, and with fares starting at just $192, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

2d 4hAverage Duration

2788 kmDistance

254kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$323 - $810	Average Duration3d 4h	CO₂ emissions 70kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$192 - $3,090	Average Duration2d 4h	CO₂ emissions 254kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87378 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $324

Greyhound Chicago Seattle recent customer reviews

Horrible bus felt like a sweat shop

Branden S.

February 23, 2022

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Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Seattle?

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Stops in Seattle

A - Greyhound Station

B - Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

C - Washington State Convention Center

D - Pier 91

E - Pier 66

F - International District

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Seattle by bus

What is the distance between Chicago and Seattle?
The distance between Chicago and Seattle is around 2792 km (1731 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Seattle?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Greyhound Station, in Seattle.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-16

$508

11-17

$662

Today

$457

11-19

$346

11-20

$338

11-21

$348

11-22

$322

11-23

$395

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Seattle was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $322

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

You can expect to pay from $322 to $662 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Seattle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $322 which is on 2025-11-22.