How much is the bus ticket from West Palm Beach to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from West Palm Beach to Chicago start from $173. The average price for this route is around $326. 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 West Palm Beach to Chicago?

The average bus travel time from West Palm Beach to Chicago is 1d 8h, covering a distance of 1823 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 4h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the West Palm Beach to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from West Palm Beach to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from West Palm Beach to Chicago at 12:40am. And the latest bus departs at 9:45pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from West Palm Beach to Chicago?

A bus trip from West Palm Beach to Chicago generates an estimated 46 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 West Palm Beach to Chicago?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from West Palm Beach to Chicago?

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 West Palm Beach to Chicago?

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 West Palm Beach to Chicago?

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 West Palm Beach to Chicago from $176 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for West Palm Beach to Chicago on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:30pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 6h	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	5:05pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 4h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:30pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 6h	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	5:05pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 6h	11:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 11h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for West Palm Beach to Chicago on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 8h	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	5:05pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 4h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:40am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 8h	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	5:05pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 6h	11:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 6h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:52 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from West Palm Beach to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 8 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $173, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

1d 8hAverage Duration

1823 kmDistance

46kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$173 - $642	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 46kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$199 - $6,085	Average Duration1d 23h	CO₂ emissions 166kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in West Palm Beach and Chicago?

Stops in West Palm Beach

A
Tri-Rail & Greyhound
205 S Tamarind Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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B
Turnpike MM94
Heading North go to North-bound side of building., Heading South go to South-bound side of building., Mile Marker 94 Florida's Turnpike, West Palm Beach, FL 33413, USA
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C
Okeechobee Rd & I-95
Shell Station , 1850 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33409, USA
D
Lake Worth Service Plaza
8195 Lake Worth Rd, Lake Worth FL 33467 USA, FLORIDAS TURNPIKE MILE 94
E
Vedado
El Barrio Grocery, 3905 Lake Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33405, USA

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
Visit page
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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,402 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,455 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from West Palm Beach to Chicago 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 West Palm Beach to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from West Palm Beach to Chicago start from $173. The average price for this route is around $326. 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 West Palm Beach to Chicago?
The average bus travel time from West Palm Beach to Chicago is 1d 8h, covering a distance of 1823 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 4h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the West Palm Beach to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from West Palm Beach to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from West Palm Beach to Chicago at 12:40am. And the latest bus departs at 9:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from West Palm Beach to Chicago?
A bus trip from West Palm Beach to Chicago generates an estimated 46 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 West Palm Beach to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from West Palm Beach to Chicago?
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 West Palm Beach to Chicago?
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 West Palm Beach to Chicago?
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

11-25

$603

11-26

$403

Today

$363

11-28

$497

11-29

$262

11-30

$262

12-01

$241

12-02

$192

The cheapest trip from West Palm Beach to Chicago was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $192

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

You can expect to pay from $192 to $636 for a bus ticket from West Palm Beach to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $192 which is on 2025-12-02.