What's the distance between Los Angeles and Chicago by coach?

The journey from Los Angeles to Chicago by coach covers an approximate distance of 1740 miles (2805 km).

How can I travel from Los Angeles to Chicago avoiding air travel?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Los Angeles to Chicago from £101 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Los Angeles to Chicago on 18 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	18:00	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 22h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	18:00	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 21h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:55	Union Station	3d 1h	16:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:55	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 1h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	23:30	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 6h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Chicago on 19 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	15:05	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	18:00	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 21h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:55	Union Station	3d 1h	16:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:55	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 1h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	23:30	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 6h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Chicago on 20 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	13:20	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 14h	05:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	18:00	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 21h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:55	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 1h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	23:30	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 6h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:35	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 4h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Chicago on 21 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	15:05	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 1h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	18:00	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 21h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:55	Union Station	3d 1h	16:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:55	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 1h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	23:30	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 6h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Chicago on 22 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	13:20	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 14h	05:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	18:00	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 21h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:55	Union Station	3d 1h	16:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:55	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 1h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	23:30	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 6h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Chicago on 23 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	13:20	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 14h	05:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	18:00	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 21h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:55	Union Station	3d 1h	16:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:55	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 1h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	23:30	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 6h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Chicago on 24 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	13:20	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 14h	05:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	18:00	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 21h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:55	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 1h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	23:30	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 6h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:35	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 4h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Chicago on 25 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	18:00	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 22h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	18:00	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 21h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	12:55	Union Station	3d 1h	16:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:55	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 1h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	23:30	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 6h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Los Angeles 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 2 days, 9 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just £95, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

43bus per day

2d 9hAverage duration

1749 milesDistance

70kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£95 - £405	Average duration2d 9h	CO₂ emissions 70kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£120 - £444	Average duration2d 2h	CO₂ emissions 255kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,593 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and Chicago?

Stops in Los Angeles

A - UCLA

B - Ramirez Street bus stop

C - 613 Maple Ave

D - Los Angeles International Airport

E - Downtown Westin Bonaventure

F - LAX Airport Holiday Inn

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Los Angeles, US to Chicago

What's the distance between Los Angeles and Chicago by coach?
The journey from Los Angeles to Chicago by coach covers an approximate distance of 1740 miles (2805 km).
How can I travel from Los Angeles to Chicago avoiding air travel?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

16/11

£274

17/11

£315

Today

£274

19/11

£230

20/11

£218

21/11

£228

22/11

£188

23/11

£242

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Chicago was searched and found on 22 Nov 2025 with a price of £188

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

You can expect to pay from £188 to £2,351 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £188, which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually Amtrak 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.