How much is the bus ticket from Las Vegas to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Las Vegas to Chicago start from $180. The average price for this route is around $381. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Las Vegas to Chicago?

The average bus travel time from Las Vegas to Chicago is 2d 14h, covering a distance of 2448 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 13h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Las Vegas to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 36 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Las Vegas to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from Las Vegas to Chicago at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Las Vegas to Chicago?

A bus trip from Las Vegas to Chicago generates an estimated 61 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Las Vegas 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 5733 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Las Vegas to Chicago?

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

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Las Vegas to Chicago?

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

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Las Vegas to Chicago?

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

Bus Las Vegas to Chicago from $194 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Las Vegas to Chicago on January 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:20pm	Henderson (Galleria at Sunset)	2d 17h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	9:15pm	South Strip Transfer Terminal	1d 15h	2:42pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
	9:00pm	LAS McCarran Airport	1d 15h	2:42pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:50pm	Strip	2d 8h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	3:40pm	Las Vegas BusTerminal	2d 10h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Las Vegas to Chicago on January 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:50pm	Strip	2d 9h	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	12:35am	Las Vegas BusTerminal	1d 13h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	9:00pm	LAS McCarran Airport	1d 15h	2:42pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:15am	Strip	2d 14h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	3:40pm	Las Vegas BusTerminal	2d 10h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Las Vegas to Chicago on January 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:20am	Las Vegas BusTerminal	1d 20h	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	12:35am	Las Vegas BusTerminal	1d 13h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	9:00pm	LAS McCarran Airport	1d 15h	2:42pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:15am	Strip	2d 14h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	3:40pm	Las Vegas BusTerminal	2d 10h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Las Vegas to Chicago on January 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:20am	Las Vegas BusTerminal	1d 20h	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	12:35am	Las Vegas BusTerminal	1d 13h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	9:25am	South Strip Transfer Terminal	3d 5h	4:45pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:15am	Strip	2d 14h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	3:40pm	Las Vegas BusTerminal	2d 10h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Las Vegas to Chicago on January 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:20am	Las Vegas BusTerminal	1d 20h	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	12:35am	Las Vegas BusTerminal	1d 13h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	9:00pm	LAS McCarran Airport	1d 15h	2:42pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:15am	Strip	2d 14h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	3:40pm	Las Vegas BusTerminal	2d 10h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 10:53 PM PST.

Get from Las Vegas to Chicago

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 days, 14 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $180, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

36bus per day

2d 14hAverage Duration

2448 kmDistance

61kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Las Vegas and Chicago?

Stops in Las Vegas

A
South Strip Transfer Terminal
6675 Gilespie Street, Las Vegas, NV 89119, USA
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B
Edmond Town Center
931 W Owens Ave #135, Las Vegas, NV 89106, USA
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C
Las Vegas Airport
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D
Harrahs Casino
3475 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA
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E
Caesar's Palace
3 Jay Sarno Way, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA
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F
1st St
Downtown Las Vegas (1st St), Las Vegas, NV 89101, USA
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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
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D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
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E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
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F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,512 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87512 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 WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $187

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.

June 2, 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.

April 12, 2021

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

Willie D.

September 9, 2019

Amtrak

4/55,745 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/512,102 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Las Vegas, NV, US 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.

How much is the bus ticket from Las Vegas to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Las Vegas to Chicago start from $180. The average price for this route is around $381. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Las Vegas to Chicago?
The average bus travel time from Las Vegas to Chicago is 2d 14h, covering a distance of 2448 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 13h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Las Vegas to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 36 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Las Vegas to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Las Vegas to Chicago at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Las Vegas to Chicago?
A bus trip from Las Vegas to Chicago generates an estimated 61 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Las Vegas 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 5733 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Las Vegas to Chicago?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Las Vegas to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Las Vegas to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01-17

$317

01-18

$403

Today

$455

01-20

$455

01-21

$260

01-22

$288

01-23

$314

01-24

No data

The cheapest trip from Las Vegas, NV, US to Chicago was searched and found on Jan 21, 2026 with a price of $260

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 $260 to $2,417 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 $260 which is on 2026-01-21.

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.