Bus from Seattle to Chicago: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Seattle to Chicago on April 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Greyhound Station
Downtown Greyhound StationCheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Greyhound Station
537-517 W. Jackson BlvdNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)
537-517 W. Jackson BlvdNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
University of Washington
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:14 PM PDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Seattle to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 2 days, 4 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $190, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day
2d 4hAverage Duration
2788 kmDistance
254kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$141 - $615Average Duration3d 12h
70kg CO₂e
Average Price$190 - $3,207Average Duration2d 4h
254kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Seattle 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 Seattle to Chicago?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Seattle to Chicago start from $141. The average price for this route is around $280. 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 Seattle to Chicago?

    The average bus travel time from Seattle to Chicago is 3d 12h, covering a distance of 2788 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 14h and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the Seattle to Chicago route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Seattle to Chicago?

    The earliest bus departs from Seattle to Chicago at 8:20am. And the latest bus departs at 10:50pm.

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

    A bus trip from Seattle to Chicago generates an estimated 69.69055 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
03-30
$339
03-31
$390
Today
$393
04-02
$334
04-03
$287
04-04
$277
04-05
$231
04-06
$198
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Seattle to Chicago was searched and found on Apr 6, 2026 with a price of $198

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

You can expect to pay from $198 to $546 for a bus ticket from Seattle to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $198 which is on 2026-04-06.

What's the cheapest way to go from Seattle to Chicago?

busbud logoThe Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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