How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Tampa?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Tampa start from $137. The average price for this route is around $245. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Tampa?

The average bus travel time from Chicago to Tampa is 1d 7h, covering a distance of 1601 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 2h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Chicago to Tampa route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 23 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Tampa?

The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Tampa at 5:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Tampa?

A bus trip from Chicago to Tampa generates an estimated 40 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Chicago to Tampa?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11828 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Tampa?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Tampa?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Tampa?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Chicago to Tampa from $148 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Tampa on January 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 5h	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 6h	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 9h	9:30am	University of South Florida	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Tampa on January 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:25am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 5h	11:30am	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 4h	11:30am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	9:40am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	6:10pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Tampa on January 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 6h	6:50am	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 3h	10:50pm	Tampa Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	1:00pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	9:40am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	6:10pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	10:50pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Tampa on January 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:40am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	6:10pm	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 3h	10:50pm	Tampa Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	1:00pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	10:50pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 7h	6:10pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Tampa on January 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	6:50am	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 3h	10:50pm	Tampa Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	1:00pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	9:40am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	6:10pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	10:50pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Tampa on January 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 7h	6:10pm	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 6h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	3:05pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	9:40am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	6:10pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 10h	10:00am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Tampa on January 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 6h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 5h	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	3:05pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	9:40am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	6:10pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 6h	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Tampa on January 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:40am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	6:10pm	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	3:05pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 7h	6:10pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:12 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Tampa

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Tampa. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $137, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

23bus per day

1d 7hAverage Duration

1601 kmDistance

40kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$137 - $444	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$192 - $753	Average Duration1d 16h	CO₂ emissions 147kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Tampa?

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Stops in Tampa

A
Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's)
2101 E 13th Ave (McDonald's), Tampa, FL 33605
B
Tampa USF, FL
3801 USF Holly Drive, Tampa., FL 33620, USA
C
Greyhound Station
610 E Polk St, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
D
E Sligh Ave
11555 E Sligh Ave, Seffner, FL 33584, USA
E
N Marion St & E Laurel St
551 E Laurel St, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
F
Port of Tampa
200-298 FL-60, Tampa, FL 33602, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,973 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,492 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Tampa by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Tampa?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Tampa start from $137. The average price for this route is around $245. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Tampa?
The average bus travel time from Chicago to Tampa is 1d 7h, covering a distance of 1601 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 2h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Tampa route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 23 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Tampa?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Tampa at 5:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Tampa?
A bus trip from Chicago to Tampa generates an estimated 40 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Chicago to Tampa?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11828 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Tampa?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Tampa?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Tampa?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01-07

$367

01-08

$318

Today

$302

01-10

$320

01-11

$259

01-12

$248

01-13

$258

01-14

$224

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Tampa was searched and found on Jan 14, 2026 with a price of $224

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

You can expect to pay from $224 to $400 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Tampa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $224 which is on 2026-01-14.

Usually Greyhound, FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.