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TodayJul 3
from $233
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from $245
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Next departures to Chicago

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 4 at
    Departure city: Bellingham
    Departure location: Bellingham Bus Stop
    Arrival time: July 7 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 4 at
    Departure city: Bellingham
    Departure location: Fairhaven Station
    Arrival time: July 6 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 4 at
    Departure city: Bellingham
    Departure location: Fairhaven Station
    Arrival time: July 6 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 4 at
    Departure city: Bellingham
    Departure location: Bellingham Bus Stop
    Arrival time: July 8 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 4 at
    Departure city: Bellingham
    Departure location: Bellingham (WWU)
    Arrival time: July 7 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Bellingham to Chicago.

Average Price$233 - $331Average Duration3d 1h
70kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$348 - $611Average Duration2d 5h
255kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Bellingham to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 3 days, 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $233, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
3d 1hAverage Duration
$233Cheapest ticket
70kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Bellingham to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$260
Average bus trip duration3d 1h
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure2:50pm
Distance1743 miles (2810 km)
Latest bus departure8:10pm

Bellingham to Chicago Bus

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

Best price found
07/01
$555
07/02
No data
Today
$316
07/04
$251
07/05
$555
07/06
$262
07/07
$254
07/08
$367
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bellingham to Chicago was searched and found on Jul 4, 2025 with a price of $251

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

You can expect to pay from $251 to $1,561 for a bus ticket from Bellingham to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $251 which is on 2025-07-04.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Bellingham and Chicago!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Bellingham to Chicago.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Bellingham to Chicago will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Bellingham to Chicago, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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