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The average bus between Chicago and Los Angeles takes 2d 4h and the fastest bus takes 2d. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Chicago to Los Angeles. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a week between Chicago and Los Angeles. The service departs Chicago at 5:05 PM in the evening, which arrives into Los Angeles at 15:50:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2d 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Los Angeles. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
Chicago to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Book your Chicago to Los Angeles bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
The distance between Chicago and Los Angeles is 2804.1 km. The road distance is 3239 km.
You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 47h 25m.
