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Trip Overview

The average bus between Tampa and Chicago takes 31h 36m and the fastest bus takes 27h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Tampa to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

31h 36m
Duration
1,238 mi
Distance
$241
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
  2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
  3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
26h 55m
$156–385

Tampa to Chicago bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Tampa and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tampa is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Chicago at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Orlando Bus Station and take an average of 31h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,238.4 mi
  • Duration: 31h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station via Orlando Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 26h 55m.

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