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Buses to Chicago start at just $7.98, depending on your starting location. To secure the most budget-friendly options, ensure you book early and consider traveling on weekdays and during off-peak hours for the cheapest deals!
The best way to buy bus tickets to Chicago is through the Greyhound website or the free Greyhound app. With just a few clicks, you can easily book your bus trip and choose your preferred seating. You can pay for your bus to Chicago using a variety of payment methods, including debit and credit cards. For more information on payment methods, please visit the payment methods page. Looking for a cheap ticket to Chicago? Make sure to book in advance and consider traveling during weekdays and peak-off times to get the best deals!
Onboard services available on Greyhound buses to Chicago include free Wi-Fi for all passengers, personal power outlets near every seat, reclining leather seats with footrests, extra legroom, overhead storage, an on-board restroom, and eco-friendly technology to reduce impact on the environment.
You can use your Greyhound bus ticket to Chicago by either presenting the PDF with a QR code when booked online or by accessing it directly in the app if purchased within the app. Simply show your ticket to the bus driver at boarding and they will scan it to validate your travel.
With Greyhound and FlixBus, you can easily reach 107 destinations from Chicago, including Indianapolis, Lafayette, Minneapolis.
Not sure about where to catch the bus in Chicago? Don't worry, Greyhound has got you covered. We've listed all the stops in Chicago on the map on this page.
Yes, you can track your bus to Chicago using the Greyhound app or by visiting the bus tracker. This will give you real-time information on the location and status of your bus.
Going to Chicago by bus is easy with Greyhound, with 107 different rides to choose from. You can check the bus schedule once you select your departure city, destination city, and desired trip date.
Yes, you can reserve your preferred seat on most of the buses to Chicago. All customers will be assigned a seat, but you have the option to choose your preferred one. If available, you’ll see the option when you add the passenger name to your booking. If you’d like to choose your seat, a small fee will be charged and will vary based on the route you are taking. Please visit our guide on seat reservations for more information.
When traveling by bus to Chicago with Greyhound, you are allowed to bring one carry-on bag with you (maximum 25 lbs, 16x12x7 inches). The first bag that you store under the bus is free, and if you have a Flexible fare, the second bag stored under the bus is also free. For more information about our luggage policies and how to book extra baggage, please visit our dedicated baggage page.
Greyhound buses are equipped with wheelchair lifts to assist passengers using wheelchairs or mobility scooters. Each bus has space for two passengers with these devices. It's recommended to book your bus ticket to Chicago in advance to ensure a spot. If you'd like to transfer to a regular seat, our drivers will stow your device for you. Service animals are also welcome on board our buses. For further details on accessibility and service animal policies, please check this link.

Bus to Chicago: Get Into the City Without the Drive

The bus to Chicago is one of those moves that just makes sense. You skip O'Hare's TSA queue, you skip downtown parking rates, and you roll into the third-largest city in America with your luggage already at your feet. Greyhound runs the bus to Chicago from cities all across the Midwest and beyond. Booking the bus to Chicago for a Cubs game, a deep-dish dinner, a tech conference at McCormick Place, or a weekend wandering the lakefront? Pick your time, pick your stop, and book your seat using the search on this page. No airport check-in. No security queue. Your seat is sorted when you book.

Where Greyhound stops in Chicago

Greyhound stops in Chicago include Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Train Station, and Chicago (Cumberland Farms). Pick the one closest to where you're staying. Chicago runs on the Ventra card - the CTA's contactless smart card that works on CTA buses, the 'L' (the elevated train), and Pace suburban buses. There's a mobile app too, and you can also tap with a contactless credit card or phone wallet straight at the turnstile - no Ventra card needed if you'd rather not bother.

Chicago Bus Station on W Harrison Street is in the West Loop, near the Jane Byrne Interchange. Short walk to the CTA Blue Line at Clinton station, which runs straight out to O'Hare in one direction and into the Loop in the other. CTA bus routes 7 and 60 stop nearby, and Union Station and the Ogilvie Transportation Center are walkable for Amtrak and Metra connections. Show up 15 to 20 minutes before departure.

Chicago Train Station on W Jackson Boulevard sits inside the Union Station orbit, also in the West Loop. Direct transfer to Amtrak and Metra commuter rail. Short walk to the CTA Blue Line at Clinton, plus Quincy and LaSalle stations on the Brown, Orange, Pink and Purple lines. Easiest stop if you're catching onward rail.

Chicago (Cumberland Farms) is up on the Northwest Side near O'Hare on Cumberland Avenue. Short walk to the CTA Blue Line at Cumberland station - one direction takes you to O'Hare International Airport, the other heads downtown. CTA Pace bus connections fill in the gaps. Smart choice if your hotel is north or you're catching an early flight.

The 'L' is the workhorse - eight color-coded lines that loop literally around downtown (which is exactly why the central business district is called The Loop). Red Line for Wrigley and the South Side. Blue Line for O'Hare and Wicker Park. Brown Line for Lincoln Square. Above ground, Divvy bike-share has docks across the city, and the Lakefront Trail runs along Lake Michigan if pedalling sounds better than scrolling on a train.

What's on the bus to Chicago

Free Wi-Fi. Power outlets at every seat. Reclining seats with extra legroom. Restroom on board. Your seat is sorted when you book, so there's no scramble at the curb. Want to pick a specific seat? Reserved seat selection is a paid add-on at booking. Pack a snack, charge your laptop, and get a few hours of work done while someone else handles the road. Standard Greyhound luggage allowance applies - check the latest at the Greyhound baggage policy page if you're packing heavy.

Best time to visit Chicago

Best months are May through June and September through October. Mild temperatures, lower humidity than peak summer, festivals along the lakefront, and clear skies with foliage in October. Bring layers in spring - the wind off the lake earns the nickname.

July and August are warm, humid, and stacked with festivals. Winters are properly cold with real snow, but the Christkindlmarket in Daley Plaza is worth bundling up for, and the holiday lights along the Magnificent Mile are a draw of their own.

Top things to do in Chicago

Start in the Loop and work outward.

  • Millennium Park is where everyone goes first - Cloud Gate (locals call it The Bean) is the giant mirrored sculpture you've seen on every postcard.
  • The Art Institute of Chicago on Michigan Avenue has one of the best Impressionist collections anywhere, plus Hopper's Nighthawks and Grant Wood's American Gothic.
  • Willis Tower Skydeck puts you up high with a glass-floor ledge that sticks out over the city.
  • Navy Pier in Streeterville for a Ferris wheel and Lake Michigan views.
  • Wrigley Field in Wrigleyville/Lakeview is one of the oldest ballparks in the majors - opened in 1914 - and even if you're not a Cubs fan, the neighbourhood on game day is its own attraction.
  • The 606 and the Lakefront Trail for elevated and lakefront walking, running and biking routes that cut across multiple neighbourhoods.
  • Museum Campus on the lakefront, with the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium clustered together south of Grant Park.

Neighborhoods to explore

The Loop and Magnificent Mile are obvious. The good stuff is a couple of train stops away.

Wicker Park on the Blue Line is bohemian and creative - vintage shops, indie bookstores, late-19th-century mansions along Hoyne Avenue, and a music scene that's been launching bands for decades. Pilsen, on the Lower West Side, is a historic Mexican-American neighbourhood with vivid murals on every block, the National Museum of Mexican Art, and authentic taquerias and panaderias along 18th Street. Logan Square has tree-lined boulevards, historic greystones, and an indie food and music scene with deep Polish, Cuban and Puerto Rican roots, all centred on the Illinois Centennial Monument. Hyde Park on the South Side wraps around the University of Chicago, with the Robie House, the Museum of Science and Industry, and the Obama Presidential Center coming online nearby.

Eat like a local in Chicago

Chicago-style hot dogs are never served with ketchup. Locals will tell you this is sacred etiquette, and they're not joking. Beyond that, here's where to actually eat. Pequod's Pizza in Lincoln Park does deep-dish with the caramelized cheese-crust ring that gets ranked among the best in the country regularly. Al's #1 Italian Beef in Little Italy serves thin-sliced beef on a French roll - order it 'dipped' or with hot giardiniera. Lou Mitchell's diner in the West Loop has been pouring coffee since 1923, and they still hand out free Milk Duds with the bill. Food trucks roam the Loop and Millennium Park at lunch. Chinatown, Little Italy and Pilsen pack the cheap-and-good options. The Chicago French Market in the West Loop is a one-stop for grabbing meals to go.

Major events in Chicago

  • Lollapalooza takes over Grant Park in late July through early August - a four-day music festival that draws hundreds of thousands.
  • Taste of Chicago is the city's massive food festival in mid-July, also in Grant Park.
  • Chicago Air and Water Show at North Avenue Beach in mid-August.
  • Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza runs through Christmas Eve in December.
  • St. Patrick's Day River Dyeing on the Saturday closest to March 17, when the Chicago River goes bright green - a tradition since 1962.
  • Chicago Marathon in early October, one of the six World Marathon Majors.

Local quirks worth a heads-up

The Chicago River reverses direction - the only major river in the world engineered to flow away from its lake instead of into it. The 'L' is older than most subway systems in the world and still mostly elevated. And ketchup on a hot dog will absolutely get you a look.

Book your bus tickets to Chicago

Booking early typically gets you the best fare. Pick your stop, pick your time, and grab your seat using the search on this page. The Greyhound app keeps your ticket and stop info on your phone for the day of travel. We'll see you on board.

Planning Your Greyhound Bus Trip to Chicago?

You're in the right place! Get all the details you need to arrange your bus journey to Chicago! There are 3 bus stops in Chicago. You can board the Greyhound at Chicago (Cumberland Farms), Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Train Station. You can easily find the location of the stop(s) on the map available on this page. Traveling to or departing from Chicago can cost you as little as $7.98. If you're on the hunt for a cheap ticket to Chicago, remember to book early. Traveling on weekdays or during non-peak hours can also lead you to some of the most budget-friendly fares available! With 107 destinations linked to Chicago, Greyhound provides you with multiple options for planning your bus trip.

Why travel to Chicago with Greyhound

When you choose Greyhound, you're promised a comfy seat and free Wi-Fi throughout your journey. Stay connected and entertained while we safely drive you to your destination! Enjoy a comfy bus trip to Chicago with our onboard facilities like free Wi-Fi and power outlets. Choose your favorite seat while booking and travel with peace of mind rest easy knowing your ticket covers one carry-on and one checked bag.

How to book your bus ticket to Chicago

Booking a ticket with Greyhound is a breeze: on this website or on the free Greyhound App, you can complete your booking in a few clicks. When purchasing your ticket to Chicago online, you can choose between different secured online payment methods, such as credit and debit cards. Alternatively, you can pay in cash at a sales point.