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Compare all timetables for the bus from Chicago to Los Angeles

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chicago to Los Angeles from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today
$181
tomorrow
$125
Sunday
$149
Monday
$158
Tuesday
$148
Wednesday
$185
Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 45h 50m 12:25 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 8:15 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $181
Greyhound US 49h 20m 11:10 PM Chicago Union Station 10:30 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $191
Greyhound US 73h 0m 11:10 PM Chicago Union Station 10:10 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $198
FlixBus 55h 5m 5:05 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 10:10 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $207
FlixBus 48h 45m 5:05 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 3:50 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $220
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Los Angeles via Naperville, IL, you can save more than $25? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      52h 5m
      0
      6:10 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      6:55 AM
      Naperville, IL
      Route 59 Metra Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 3h 15m
    • Greyhound US
      48h 5m
      0
      10:10 AM
      Naperville, IL
      Route 59 Metra Station
      8:15 AM
      Los Angeles
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $151
    Travel time is 8h 15m longer, but you will save $25

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 47h 50m 12:40 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 10:30 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $125
FlixBus 58h 20m 11:55 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 8:15 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $126
FlixBus 47h 10m 11:05 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 8:15 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $127
Greyhound US 48h 50m 11:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 10:30 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $139
Greyhound US 45h 50m 12:25 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 8:15 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $142

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 47h 10m 11:05 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 8:15 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $149
FlixBus 58h 20m 11:55 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 8:15 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $149
FlixBus 47h 50m 12:40 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 10:30 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $155
Greyhound US 45h 50m 12:25 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 8:15 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $160
Greyhound US 52h 30m 1:20 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 3:50 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $168

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 47h 10m 11:05 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 8:15 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $158
FlixBus 47h 50m 12:40 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 10:30 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $159
FlixBus 58h 20m 11:55 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 8:15 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $162
Greyhound US 48h 50m 11:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 10:30 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $169
Greyhound US 45h 50m 12:25 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 8:15 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $171

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 58h 20m 11:55 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 8:15 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $148
Greyhound US 48h 50m 11:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 10:30 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $150
FlixBus 47h 10m 11:05 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 8:15 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $153
Greyhound US 61h 55m 10:15 AM Chicago Canal & Van Buren 10:10 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $164
Greyhound US 49h 20m 11:10 PM Chicago Canal & Van Buren 10:30 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $165

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 47h 10m 11:05 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 8:15 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $185
Greyhound US 45h 50m 12:25 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 8:15 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $201
Greyhound US 51h 0m 11:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 12:40 AM Los Angeles Amtrak  Economy $202
Greyhound US 61h 55m 10:15 AM Chicago Union Station 10:10 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $210
FlixBus 50h 50m 11:05 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 11:55 AM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $223
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Los Angeles via Naperville, IL, you can save more than $29? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      52h 5m
      0
      6:10 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      6:55 AM
      Naperville, IL
      Route 59 Metra Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 3h 15m
    • Greyhound US
      48h 5m
      0
      10:10 AM
      Naperville, IL
      Route 59 Metra Station
      8:15 AM
      Los Angeles
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $151
    Travel time is 8h 15m longer, but you will save $29

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to Los Angeles is $125 on 10/24/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Los Angeles

See here how frequent the connections between Chicago and Los Angeles are, during different times and days of the week.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 40 daily buses from Chicago to Los Angeles. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Chicago and Los Angeles.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 65 buses from Chicago to Los Angeles, while Night sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Los Angeles, with 16 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Los Angeles

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 27 times every day by bus from Chicago to Los Angeles in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Los Angeles starting from $125!

Cheapest Bus $125
Fastest Bus 43h 50m
Earliest Bus 10:15 AM
Latest Bus 11:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes 27 Ø
Distance 1,741.7 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Los Angeles

Every day, 27 buses from 2 bus companies leave Chicago for Los Angeles: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 10/23/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 10/18
Monday 10/19
Tuesday 10/20
Wednesday 10/21
Thursday 10/22
Friday 10/23
$181
Saturday 10/24
$216
Sunday 10/25
$218
Monday 10/26
$158
Tuesday 10/27
$148
Wednesday 10/28
$185
Thursday 10/29
Friday 10/30
$183
Saturday 10/31
$173
Sunday 11/01
Monday 11/02
$135
Tuesday 11/03
$148
Wednesday 11/04
$154
Thursday 11/05
$212
Friday 11/06
$216
Saturday 11/07
$212
Sunday 11/08
$216
Monday 11/09
$152
Tuesday 11/10
$137
Wednesday 11/11
$137
Thursday 11/12
$157
Friday 11/13
Saturday 11/14

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Los Angeles

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Los Angeles, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $125, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Los Angeles. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $181.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Los Angeles, with $125. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $142.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Los Angeles

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Chicago to Los Angeles in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Chicago to Los Angeles, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Chicago to Los Angeles are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Chicago to Los Angeles

These are the most booked bus companies between Chicago to Los Angeles from our users.

Greyhound US from Chicago to Los Angeles

Greyhound US

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Chicago to Los Angeles:

Cheapest Price $139
Fastest Bus 43h 50m
Earliest Bus 10:15 AM
Last Bus 11:40 PM
Daily Connections 19 Ø
Found on 10/16/2026

FlixBus from Chicago to Los Angeles

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Chicago to Los Angeles:

Cheapest Price $125
Fastest Bus 45h 10m
Earliest Bus 5:05 PM
Last Bus 11:05 AM
Daily Connections 8 Ø
Found on 10/16/2026

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Los Angeles

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Chicago and Los Angeles.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Chicago to Los Angeles? Compare all modes of transports from Chicago to Los Angeles.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chicago to Los Angeles

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Chicago to Los Angeles? Or which bus companies serve the route Chicago to Los Angeles? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Chicago to Los Angeles bus

How much does a Chicago Los Angeles bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $125 and takes 45h 50m to reach Los Angeles. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Chicago to Los Angeles?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $125 and $278. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Los Angeles.

On average, how many connections are available from Chicago to Los Angeles each day?

Every day, the Chicago to Los Angeles bus route is served by approximately 27 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chicago to Los Angeles take?

The fastest bus from Chicago to Los Angeles is offered by Greyhound US and takes 43h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $181. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to Los Angeles?

The earliest bus arriving in Los Angeles from Chicago starts at 10:15 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Chicago to Los Angeles?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Los Angeles starts at 11:40 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Chicago Los Angeles route?

When traveling by bus from Chicago to Los Angeles, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Los Angeles?

You can check all the direct connections between Chicago and Los Angeles by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Chicago to Los Angeles bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Chicago Los Angeles bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Chicago Los Angeles bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Chicago to Los Angeles on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Chicago to Los Angeles?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 27 daily trips between Chicago and Los Angeles. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Chicago to Los Angeles?

Prices and availability for 27 trips between Chicago and Los Angeles change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chicago to Los Angeles

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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