How much does a bus ticket from Las Vegas to Chicago cost?

The bus ticket price from Las Vegas to Chicago starts at US$117. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Las Vegas to Chicago 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 Las Vegas to Chicago?

The average travel time between Las Vegas and Chicago is around 2d 13h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 14h. This is the time it takes to travel the 2449 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Las Vegas and Chicago?

The number of buses from Las Vegas to Chicago can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 31 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Las Vegas to Chicago by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Las Vegas to Chicago?

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

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

Buses travelling between Las Vegas and Chicago leave from South Strip Transfer Terminal or Edmond Town Center and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station, Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Polk St & Canal St.

Bus Las Vegas to Chicago from US$155 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Las Vegas to Chicago on 2 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:45	Downtown Las Vegas (1st St)	2d 16h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	21:15	South Strip Transfer Terminal	1d 15h	14:42	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
	21:00	LAS McCarran Airport	1d 15h	14:42	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	17:50	Strip	2d 8h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	15:40	Las Vegas S Strip Transit Terminal	2d 10h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Las Vegas to Chicago on 3 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	23:45	Las Vegas S Strip Transit Terminal	2d 14h	15:55	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	00:35	Las Vegas S Strip Transit Terminal	1d 14h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	21:00	LAS McCarran Airport	1d 15h	14:42	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	00:15	Strip	2d 15h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	15:40	Las Vegas S Strip Transit Terminal	2d 10h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Las Vegas to Chicago on 5 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	00:35	Las Vegas S Strip Transit Terminal	1d 16h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	00:35	Las Vegas S Strip Transit Terminal	1d 14h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	21:00	LAS McCarran Airport	1d 15h	14:42	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	00:15	Strip	2d 15h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	15:40	Las Vegas S Strip Transit Terminal	2d 10h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Las Vegas to Chicago on 6 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	00:35	Las Vegas S Strip Transit Terminal	1d 16h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	00:35	Las Vegas S Strip Transit Terminal	1d 14h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	21:00	LAS McCarran Airport	1d 15h	14:42	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	00:15	Strip	2d 15h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	15:40	Las Vegas S Strip Transit Terminal	2d 10h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:22 PM PDT.

Get from Las Vegas to Chicago

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 days, 13 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$117, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

31bus per day

2d 13hAverage duration

2444 kmDistance

61kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Las Vegas, NV, US to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$223

Average bus trip duration2d 13h

Number of daily buses31

Earliest bus departure00:15

Distance2444 km

Latest bus departure23:45

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 346 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87346 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 US$142

Greyhound Las Vegas Chicago recent customer reviews

The overall experience was fine. However, all of my under-the-bus luggage was lost, so I'm pretty bummed about that.

Lilyann G.

2 June 2021

very bad experience. The hygiene was very bad the bathroom was very dirty and the whole bus smelled nasty because how dirty the bathroom was.

Ildelisa S.

12 April 2021

I couldn't charger my phone and i was put off at a diffrent lication than whats on my ticket

Willie D.

9 September 2019

Amtrak

4/55 562 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511 155 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, Sindbad, Infobus, Gontijo, Rider Express

Las Vegas to Chicago Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Las Vegas and Chicago?

Stops in Las Vegas

A - South Strip Transfer Terminal

B - Edmond Town Center

C - Las Vegas Airport

D - Harrahs Casino

E - Caesar's Palace

F - 1st St

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 on the trip Las Vegas, NV, US - Chicago

How much does a bus ticket from Las Vegas to Chicago cost?
The bus ticket price from Las Vegas to Chicago starts at US$117. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Las Vegas to Chicago 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 Las Vegas to Chicago?
The average travel time between Las Vegas and Chicago is around 2d 13h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 14h. This is the time it takes to travel the 2449 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Las Vegas and Chicago?
The number of buses from Las Vegas to Chicago can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 31 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Las Vegas to Chicago by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Las Vegas to Chicago?
When taking the bus from Las Vegas to Chicago, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Las Vegas to Chicago?
Buses travelling between Las Vegas and Chicago leave from South Strip Transfer Terminal or Edmond Town Center and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station, Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Polk St & Canal St.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

31/10

US$134

01/11

US$277

Today

US$313

03/11

US$266

04/11

US$155

05/11

US$184

06/11

US$168

07/11

No data

The cheapest trip from Las Vegas, NV, US to Chicago was searched and found on 31 Oct 2025 with a price of US$134

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

You can expect to pay from US$134 to US$2 608 for a bus ticket from Las Vegas, NV, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$155, which is on 2025-11-04.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Las Vegas to Chicago.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Las Vegas to Chicago, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Las Vegas to Chicago.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Las Vegas to Chicago, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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