The cheapest and fastest buses from Chicago, IL to Marion, IL
Cheapest price
$288
Average price
$308
Fastest journey
16 h 10 m
Average duration
18 h 33 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
471 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chicago, IL to Marion, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chicago, IL to Marion, IL will cost around $308 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $288.
It's difficult to get from Chicago, IL to Marion, IL without transferring at least once.
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Compare bus and train for Chicago, IL to Marion, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Marion, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €26, and a bus costs an average of €31.
Distance: 292 miles (471 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€66 Average price | €42 Average price Cheapest |
10h 31m Average total duration 10h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration Fastest 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Chicago, IL to Marion, IL Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 20h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $328 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $288 |
Live departures
Chicago, IL to Marion, IL bus times
The table below shows live departures for Chicago, IL to Marion, IL buses for today, Saturday, November 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:00 PM Chicago, IL | 9h15 | 2:15 AM Marion, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 PM Chicago, IL | 9h15 | 6:45 AM Marion, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Chicago, IL to Marion, IL
Buses from Chicago, IL to Marion, IL run on average 4 times per day, taking around 10h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $38 (€31) but you can travel from only $32 (€26) by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 292 miles (471 km) distance in 9h 5m.
Distance 292 miles (471 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€31) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 9h 5m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 22:00 |
FAQs: Bus from Chicago, IL to Marion, IL
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chicago, IL to Marion, IL by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Marion, IL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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