How far is Orlando from Chicago?

Orlando and Chicago are 984 miles (1587 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Orlando to Chicago leave from Orlando Bus Station and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the most popular 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.

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Brookfield Zoo, Architectural River Cruise, The Field Museum, Lincoln Park Conservatory and Museum of Science and Industry.

Bus Orlando to Chicago from $105 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Orlando to Chicago on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:45pm	Orlando Bus Station	1d 3h	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	10:55pm	Orlando Bus Station	1d	10:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:30pm	Orlando Bus Station	1d 3h	2:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	8:40pm	Orlando Bus Station	1d	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:55pm	Orlando Bus Station	1d 1h	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Orlando to Chicago on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00am	Orlando Bus Station	1d 2h	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	10:55pm	Orlando Bus Station	1d	10:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:00am	Orlando Bus Station	1d 3h	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	Orlando Bus Station	1d 2h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	8:40pm	Orlando Bus Station	1d	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Orlando to Chicago on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:55pm	Orlando Bus Station	1d 16h	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Cheapest
	Bus	8:40pm	Orlando Bus Station	1d	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:00am	Orlando Bus Station	1d 3h	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	Orlando Bus Station	1d 2h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	8:40pm	Orlando Bus Station	1d 2h	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Orlando to Chicago on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:40pm	Orlando Bus Station	1d	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:00am	Orlando Bus Station	1d 3h	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	Orlando Bus Station	1d 2h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	8:40pm	Orlando Bus Station	1d 2h	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:30pm	Orlando Bus Station	1d 3h	2:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Orlando to Chicago on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:00am	Orlando Bus Station	1d 3h	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	8:40pm	Orlando Bus Station	1d	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:00am	Orlando Bus Station	1d 2h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:30pm	Orlando Bus Station	1d 3h	2:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	8:40pm	Orlando Bus Station	1d 2h	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Orlando to Chicago on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00am	Orlando Bus Station	1d 2h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:55pm	Orlando Bus Station	1d	10:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:00am	Orlando Bus Station	1d 3h	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	8:40pm	Orlando Bus Station	1d	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	Orlando Bus Station	1d 2h	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Orlando to Chicago on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00am	Orlando Bus Station	1d 2h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:55pm	Orlando Bus Station	1d	10:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:00am	Orlando Bus Station	1d 3h	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	8:40pm	Orlando Bus Station	1d	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	Orlando Bus Station	1d 2h	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Orlando to Chicago on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:40pm	Orlando Bus Station	1d 2h	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	10:55pm	Orlando Bus Station	1d	10:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:00am	Orlando Bus Station	1d 3h	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	Orlando Bus Station	1d 2h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	8:40pm	Orlando Bus Station	1d	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Orlando to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $103, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

26bus per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

983 milesDistance

40kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$103 - $382	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$126 - $1,767	Average Duration1d 20h	CO₂ emissions 145kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Orlando and Chicago?

Stops in Orlando

A
Orlando Bus Station
555 N John Young Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32805
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B
Orlando RedCoach Station
RedCoach Station, 1777 McCoy Road, Orlando, FL 32809
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C
Jet Set Express Terminal
Jet Set Express Terminal, 3718 LB Mcleod Rd., 32805 Orlando, FL,, United States
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D
Disney World
Disney's All-Star Sports Resort, 1701 West Buena Vista Dr., Orlando, FL 32830
E
International Dr SuperTours Terminal
5419 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819, USA
F
Seaworld Hotels
10100 International Drive , Orlando, 32821

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,411 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

3.5/587,391 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

According to customer reviews, there are complaints about the service provided by the bus company. Customers mention unpleasant experiences with unfriendly staff, questionable individuals at bus stops, and a lack of food options. Additionally, some customers report that their buses were cancelled without any prior notification.

Greyhound Orlando Chicago recent customer reviews

They should clean the buses better. A roach crawled on me. I was uncomfortable the whole ride.

Kiwaun S.

January 23, 2019

horrible cranky workers sketchy people at bus stops no food options

Amy Z.

December 29, 2022

bus was cancelled and we were never informed

Edward O.

September 30, 2022

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Orlando to Chicago by bus

How far is Orlando from Chicago?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Orlando to Chicago?
What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$209

11/22

$218

Today

$227

11/24

$190

11/25

$195

11/26

$157

11/27

$140

11/28

$170

The cheapest trip from Orlando to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $140

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

You can expect to pay from $140 to $351 for a bus ticket from Orlando to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $140 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually Greyhound, FlixBus 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.