How far is Chicago from Janesville?

The distance separating Chicago and Janesville is 93 miles (149 km).

Bus Chicago to Janesville from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Janesville on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2h 25m	2:55pm	Janesville	Cheapest
Bus	12:00am	Chicago O'Hare International Airport Multi-Modal Facility	2h	2:00am	Janesville WI (JVL)	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3h	9:00am	Janesville, WI	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Chicago O'Hare International Airport Multi-Modal Facility	2h	9:00am	Janesville WI (JVL)	No tags
Bus	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3h 50m	2:55pm	Janesville	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 11:27 PM CST.

Get from Chicago to Janesville

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

29bus per day

2hAverage Duration

90 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

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Coach USA

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FlixBus

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Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Chicago to Janesville, WI by bus

How far is Chicago from Janesville?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/17

$19

11/18

$37

Today

$17

11/20

$18

11/21

$17

11/22

$17

11/23

$19

11/24

$18

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Janesville, WI was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $17

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

You can expect to pay from $17 to $43 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Janesville, WI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-11-21.

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.