Bus from St. Petersburg to Chicago: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for St. Petersburg to Chicago on January 31
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Central Ave N
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanCheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Central Ave N
537-517 W. Jackson BlvdFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Central Ave N
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:46 AM EST.

Get from St. Petersburg to Chicago

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 12 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $196, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day
1d 12hAverage Duration
997 milesDistance
40kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about traveling from St. Petersburg to Chicago by bus

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from St. Petersburg to Chicago?

    The cheapest bus tickets from St. Petersburg to Chicago start from $196. The average price for this route is around $258. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from St. Petersburg to Chicago?

    The average bus trip duration from St. Petersburg to Chicago is 1d 12h, covering a distance of 997 miles (1608 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 9h and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the St. Petersburg to Chicago route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from St. Petersburg to Chicago?

    The earliest bus departs from St. Petersburg to Chicago at 11:40am. And the latest bus departs at 8:45pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from St. Petersburg to Chicago?

    A bus trip from St. Petersburg to Chicago generates an estimated 40 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from St. Petersburg to Chicago?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5752 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from St. Petersburg to Chicago?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the most timely service from St. Petersburg to Chicago?

    According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from St. Petersburg to Chicago?

    According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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