How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Los Angeles?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Los Angeles start at R 1 572. The average price for this route is around R 3 100. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Chicago to Los Angeles?

The average bus journey time from Chicago to Los Angeles is 2d 2h, covering a distance of 2809 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 21h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Chicago to Los Angeles route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 32 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Chicago to Los Angeles?

The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Los Angeles at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Los Angeles?

A bus trip from Chicago to Los Angeles produces an estimated 70 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Chicago to Los Angeles?

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.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Los Angeles?

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Chicago to Los Angeles?

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 Chicago to Los Angeles?

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 Chicago to Los Angeles from R 1 803 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Chicago to Los Angeles on 29 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 2h	00:05	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	Bus	23:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d	22:30	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	23:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 8h	06:05	UCLA	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	23:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 3h	00:40	Los Angeles (Americanstar)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	23:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 3h	01:15	USC (Hope/Jefferson)	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Los Angeles on 30 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 5h	15:00	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	Bus	12:01	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 22h	08:15	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d	22:30	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	Bus	23:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 1h	22:30	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d	14:50	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Los Angeles on 31 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 1h	00:05	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	Bus	12:01	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 22h	08:15	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d	22:30	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	Bus	23:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 1h	22:30	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d	14:50	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Los Angeles on 1 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 10h	08:15	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:01	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 22h	08:15	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d	22:30	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	Bus	23:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 1h	22:30	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d	14:50	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Los Angeles on 2 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 23h	22:30	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:01	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 22h	08:15	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d	22:30	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	Bus	23:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 1h	22:30	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d	14:50	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Los Angeles on 3 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 2h	00:05	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	Bus	12:01	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 22h	08:15	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d	14:50	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	Bus	23:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 1h	22:30	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Los Angeles on 4 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 7h	16:50	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	Bus	12:01	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 22h	08:15	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	14:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 2h	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	23:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 1h	22:30	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:50	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 9h	06:05	UCLA	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Chicago to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 2 days, 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 572, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

32bus per day

2d 2hAverage duration

2809 kmDistance

70kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 572 - R 11 632	Average duration2d 2h	CO₂ emissions 70kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 481 - R 27 424	Average duration2d 2h	CO₂ emissions 255kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Los Angeles?

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
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 Los Angeles

A
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
C
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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D
Los Angeles International Airport
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E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 518 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi2.5

Based on 87518 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 701

Greyhound Chicago Los Angeles recent customer reviews

All the greyhound staff and drivers were very friendly and professional throughout the trip. My only bad experience occurred during the Las Vegas to Los Angeles leg of the trip. Jammed bus to capacity with homeless people who coughed continuously throughout the trip.

Bryan A.

9 October 2020

Very good

Christine J.

19 July 2024

Great trip

Stephen Michel W.

3 February 2018

Amtrak

4/55 752 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/512 162 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 Chicago to Los Angeles, US by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Los Angeles?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Los Angeles start at R 1 572. The average price for this route is around R 3 100. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Chicago to Los Angeles?
The average bus journey time from Chicago to Los Angeles is 2d 2h, covering a distance of 2809 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 21h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Los Angeles route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 32 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Chicago to Los Angeles?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Los Angeles at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Los Angeles?
A bus trip from Chicago to Los Angeles produces an estimated 70 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Chicago to Los Angeles?
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.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Los Angeles?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Chicago to Los Angeles?
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 Chicago to Los Angeles?
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

27/01

R 7 812

28/01

R 9 987

Today

R 5 094

30/01

R 3 865

31/01

R 3 639

01/02

R 3 016

02/02

R 2 741

03/02

R 3 639

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on 02 Feb 2026 with a price of R 2 741

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 741 to R 10 133 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 741, which is on 2026-02-02.