What is the travel distance from Chicago to Tampa?

Chicago and Tampa are 1003 miles (1618 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Chicago to Tampa start their journey at Downtown Greyhound Station and wind up at Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's). These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Chicago to Tampa from $108 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Tampa on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 6h	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	9:40am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	6:10pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Tampa on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 6h	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 4h	11:30am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	9:40am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	6:10pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Tampa on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 10h	9:30am	University of South Florida	Cheapest
	Bus	6:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	1:00pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	9:40am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	6:10pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Tampa on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:59pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 8h	9:30am	University of South Florida	Cheapest
	Bus	6:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 4h	11:30am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	9:40am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	6:10pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Tampa on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 10h	10:00am	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	1:00pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	9:40am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	6:10pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Tampa on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 10h	10:00am	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	1:00pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	9:40am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	6:10pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Tampa on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	1:00pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	9:40am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	6:10pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Tampa on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 10h	10:00am	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 4h	11:30am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	9:40am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	6:10pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Tampa

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Tampa. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

28bus per day

1d 7hAverage Duration

1003 milesDistance

40kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$79 - $326	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$135 - $530	Average Duration1d 16h	CO₂ emissions 147kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Tampa?

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Stops in Tampa

A
Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's)
2101 E 13th Ave (McDonald's), Tampa, FL 33605
B
Tampa USF, FL
3801 USF Holly Drive, Tampa., FL 33620, USA
C
Greyhound Station
610 E Polk St, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
D
E Sligh Ave
11555 E Sligh Ave, Seffner, FL 33584, USA
E
N Marion St & E Laurel St
551 E Laurel St, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
F
Port of Tampa
200-298 FL-60, Tampa, FL 33602, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,446 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,396 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Chicago to Tampa by bus

What is the travel distance from Chicago to Tampa?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Tampa?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$275

11/25

$298

Today

$292

11/27

$195

11/28

$237

11/29

$275

11/30

$287

12/01

$223

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Tampa was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $195

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

You can expect to pay from $195 to $363 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Tampa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $195 which is on 2025-11-27.

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.