How much does a bus ticket from Chicago to Harrisburg cost?

The bus ticket price from Chicago to Harrisburg starts at R 1 275. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Chicago to Harrisburg is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Harrisburg?

The average travel time between Chicago and Harrisburg is around 16h 15m, although the fastest bus will take about 15h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 920 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Chicago and Harrisburg?

The number of buses from Chicago to Harrisburg can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 9 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Chicago to Harrisburg by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Chicago to Harrisburg?

When taking the bus from Chicago to Harrisburg, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Harrisburg?

Buses travelling between Chicago and Harrisburg leave from Downtown Greyhound Station or Chicago O'Hare International Airport and arrive at Harrisburg Bieber Greyhound Station.

Bus Chicago to Harrisburg from R 1 415 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Chicago to Harrisburg on 7 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	19:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	15h 30m	12:10	Harrisburg Bus Station	Cheapest
	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	15h 15m	10:15	Harrisburg Bus Station	Fastest
	06:55	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 15m	00:10	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	17h	05:30	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags
	19:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	15h 55m	12:10	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Harrisburg on 8 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	17:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	16h 10m	10:15	Harrisburg Bus Station	Cheapest
	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	15h 15m	10:15	Harrisburg Bus Station	Fastest
	06:55	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 15m	00:10	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	17h	05:30	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags
	19:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	15h 55m	12:10	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Harrisburg on 10 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	19:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	15h 55m	12:10	Harrisburg Bus Station	Cheapest
	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	15h 15m	10:15	Harrisburg Bus Station	Fastest
	06:55	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 15m	00:10	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	17h	05:30	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags
	19:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	15h 30m	12:10	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Harrisburg on 11 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	19:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	15h 55m	12:10	Harrisburg Bus Station	Cheapest
	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	15h 15m	10:15	Harrisburg Bus Station	Fastest
	06:55	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 15m	00:10	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	17h	05:30	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags
	19:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	15h 30m	12:10	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Chicago to Harrisburg

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Harrisburg. The journey takes about 16 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 275, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

16h 15mAverage duration

920 kmDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 1 275 - R 5 039	Average duration16h 15m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 808 - R 19 819	Average duration17h 15m	CO₂ emissions 84kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 355 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511 208 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Harrisburg?

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 Harrisburg

A - Harrisburg Bieber Greyhound Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Harrisburg by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Chicago to Harrisburg cost?
The bus ticket price from Chicago to Harrisburg starts at R 1 275. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Chicago to Harrisburg is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Harrisburg?
The average travel time between Chicago and Harrisburg is around 16h 15m, although the fastest bus will take about 15h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 920 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Chicago and Harrisburg?
The number of buses from Chicago to Harrisburg can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 9 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Chicago to Harrisburg by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Chicago to Harrisburg?
When taking the bus from Chicago to Harrisburg, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Harrisburg?
Buses travelling between Chicago and Harrisburg leave from Downtown Greyhound Station or Chicago O'Hare International Airport and arrive at Harrisburg Bieber Greyhound Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

04/11

R 2 224

05/11

R 2 296

Today

R 2 367

07/11

R 2 029

08/11

R 2 278

09/11

R 1 601

10/11

R 1 744

11/11

R 1 637

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Harrisburg was searched and found on 09 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 601

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 601 to R 3 541 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Harrisburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 601, which is on 2025-11-09.

Usually FlixBus, Greyhound 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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Harrisburg?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time16h 15m	Avg priceR 1 978	Daily departures9
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time17h 15m	Avg priceR 3 908	Daily departures1

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