How much is the bus ticket from Jefferson City to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Jefferson City to Chicago start at R 949. The average price for this route is around R 1 338. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Jefferson City to Chicago?

The average bus journey time from Jefferson City to Chicago is 10h 30m, covering a distance of 532 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 18h 25m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Jefferson City to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Jefferson City to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from Jefferson City to Chicago at 19:15. And the latest bus departs at 19:15.

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

A bus trip from Jefferson City to Chicago produces an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus Jefferson City to Chicago from R 845 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Jefferson City to Chicago on 10 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	19:15	Jefferson City	10h 30m	05:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	19:15	Jefferson City	10h 5m	05:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	Bus	19:15	Jefferson City	18h 55m	14:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Jefferson City to Chicago on 11 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	19:15	Jefferson City	10h 5m	05:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	19:15	Jefferson City	10h 30m	05:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	19:15	Jefferson City	18h 55m	14:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Jefferson City to Chicago on 12 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	19:15	Jefferson City	10h 30m	05:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	19:15	Jefferson City	10h 5m	05:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	Bus	19:15	Jefferson City	18h 55m	14:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Jefferson City to Chicago on 13 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:15	Jefferson City	18h 25m	13:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	CheapestFastest
Bus	19:15	Jefferson City	19h 20m	14:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	19:15	Jefferson City	18h 55m	14:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Jefferson City to Chicago on 14 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:15	Jefferson City	18h 25m	13:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	CheapestFastest
Bus	19:15	Jefferson City	19h 20m	14:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	19:15	Jefferson City	18h 55m	14:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Jefferson City to Chicago on 15 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	19:15	Jefferson City	10h 5m	05:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	19:15	Jefferson City	10h 30m	05:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	19:15	Jefferson City	18h 55m	14:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Jefferson City to Chicago on 16 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	19:15	Jefferson City	10h 5m	05:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	19:15	Jefferson City	10h 30m	05:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	19:15	Jefferson City	18h 55m	14:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Jefferson City to Chicago on 17 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	19:15	Jefferson City	10h 5m	05:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	19:15	Jefferson City	10h 30m	05:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	19:15	Jefferson City	18h 55m	14:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 8:24 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Jefferson City to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 8 hours 11 minutes and with fares starting at just R 826, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

8h 11mAverage duration

532 kmDistance

48kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 949 - R 2 825	Average duration10h 30m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 826 - R 2 470	Average duration8h 11m	CO₂ emissions 48kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 492 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87492 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 966

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Jefferson City, MO to Chicago by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Jefferson City to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Jefferson City to Chicago start at R 949. The average price for this route is around R 1 338. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Jefferson City to Chicago?
The average bus journey time from Jefferson City to Chicago is 10h 30m, covering a distance of 532 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 18h 25m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Jefferson City to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Jefferson City to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Jefferson City to Chicago at 19:15. And the latest bus departs at 19:15.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Jefferson City to Chicago?
A bus trip from Jefferson City to Chicago produces an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

08/01

R 1 563

09/01

R 1 698

Today

R 1 563

11/01

R 1 648

12/01

R 1 039

13/01

R 1 082

14/01

R 1 056

15/01

R 1 420

The cheapest trip from Jefferson City, MO to Chicago was searched and found on 12 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 039

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 039 to R 1 808 for a bus ticket from Jefferson City, MO to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 039, which is on 2026-01-12.