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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chicago and Tampa takes 29h 48m and the fastest bus takes 27h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Tampa. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

29h 48m
Duration
1,242 mi
Distance
$238
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
  2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
  3. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
27h 25m
$160–386

Chicago to Tampa bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Chicago and Tampa. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Tampa at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Atlanta Bus Station and take an average of 29h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,242.3 mi
  • Duration: 29h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station and Orlando Bus Station in around 27h 25m.

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