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Chicago to Ocala buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chicago and Ocala takes 28h 20m and the fastest bus takes 27h. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Ocala. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

28h 20m
Duration
1,094 mi
Distance
$226
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Chicago to Ocala bus times

Buses run twice daily between Chicago and Ocala. The earliest departure is at 2:45 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Chicago is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Ocala at 4:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 28h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USA27h • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Greyhound USAFlixbus USA29h 5m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAFlixbus USA30h 15m • 1 change
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    Arrives +2 days

    Greyhound USAFlixbus USA29h 5m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAFlixbus USA27h • 1 change
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    Arrives +2 days

    Greyhound USAFlixbus USA29h 5m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAFlixbus USA27h • 1 change
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    Arrives +2 days

    Greyhound USAFlixbus USA29h 5m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAFlixbus USA27h • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Ocala? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,094.4 mi
  • Duration: 28h 20m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Ocala, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ocala Bus Stop via Atlanta Bus Station in around 24h 15m.

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