How much is the bus ticket from West Palm Beach to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from West Palm Beach to Chicago start from $123. The average price for this route is around $218. 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 West Palm Beach to Chicago?

The average bus trip duration from West Palm Beach to Chicago is 1d 8h, covering a distance of 1130 miles (1823 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 4h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the West Palm Beach to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 19 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from West Palm Beach to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from West Palm Beach to Chicago at 12:40am. And the latest bus departs at 9:45pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from West Palm Beach to Chicago?

A bus trip from West Palm Beach to Chicago generates an estimated 46 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from West Palm Beach to Chicago?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87412 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from West Palm Beach to Chicago?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the most timely service from West Palm Beach to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 West Palm Beach to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus West Palm Beach to Chicago from $128 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for West Palm Beach to Chicago on December 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:30pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 6h	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	5:05pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 4h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:30pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 6h	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	5:05pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 6h	11:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 11h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for West Palm Beach to Chicago on December 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:30pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 6h	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:05pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 4h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:40am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 8h	8:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	5:05pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 6h	11:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 6h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for West Palm Beach to Chicago on December 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:30pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 6h	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:05pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 4h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:40am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 8h	8:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	5:05pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 6h	11:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 6h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for West Palm Beach to Chicago on December 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:30pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 6h	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:05pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 4h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:40am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 8h	8:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	5:05pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 6h	11:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 6h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for West Palm Beach to Chicago on December 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:20am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 10h	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Cheapest
	Bus	5:05pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 4h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:40am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 8h	8:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	5:05pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 6h	11:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 6h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for West Palm Beach to Chicago on December 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:30pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 6h	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:05pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 4h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:40am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 8h	8:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	5:05pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 6h	11:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 6h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for West Palm Beach to Chicago on December 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:05pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 4h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:40am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 8h	8:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	5:05pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 6h	11:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 6h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:30pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1d 6h	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:43 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from West Palm Beach to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 8 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $123, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day

1d 8hAverage Duration

1130 milesDistance

46kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$123 - $583	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 46kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$138 - $4,231	Average Duration1d 23h	CO₂ emissions 166kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in West Palm Beach and Chicago?

Stops in West Palm Beach

A
Tri-Rail & Greyhound
205 S Tamarind Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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B
Turnpike MM94
Heading North go to North-bound side of building., Heading South go to South-bound side of building., Mile Marker 94 Florida's Turnpike, West Palm Beach, FL 33413, USA
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C
Okeechobee Rd & I-95
Shell Station , 1850 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33409, USA
D
Lake Worth Service Plaza
8195 Lake Worth Rd, Lake Worth FL 33467 USA, FLORIDAS TURNPIKE MILE 94
E
Vedado
El Barrio Grocery, 3905 Lake Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33405, USA

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
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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,435 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,632 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from West Palm Beach to Chicago start from $123. The average price for this route is around $218. 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 West Palm Beach to Chicago?
The average bus trip duration from West Palm Beach to Chicago is 1d 8h, covering a distance of 1130 miles (1823 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 4h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the West Palm Beach to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 19 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from West Palm Beach to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from West Palm Beach to Chicago at 12:40am. And the latest bus departs at 9:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from West Palm Beach to Chicago?
A bus trip from West Palm Beach to Chicago generates an estimated 46 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from West Palm Beach to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87412 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from West Palm Beach to Chicago?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from West Palm Beach to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 West Palm Beach to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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

12/15

$281

12/16

$241

Today

$227

12/18

$193

12/19

$231

12/20

$230

12/21

$249

12/22

$204

The cheapest trip from West Palm Beach to Chicago was searched and found on Dec 18, 2025 with a price of $193

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

You can expect to pay from $193 to $304 for a bus ticket from West Palm Beach to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $193 which is on 2025-12-18.