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Cheap bus tickets from Chicago, IL to Tampa, FL

Showing times and prices for Sep 21

Cheapest

$205

Average

$205

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chicago, IL to Tampa, FL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

10:00PM28h25

Chicago, IL

02:25AMTampa, FL

$2051One-way

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Bus schedule from Chicago, IL to Tampa, FL

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10:00PM28h25

Chicago, IL

02:25AMTampa, FL

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How far in advance should I book bus tickets from Chicago, IL to Tampa, FL?

The best time to book your bus from Chicago, IL to Tampa, FL is 77 days before departure. See how prices for buses change on the Chicago, IL to Tampa, FL route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Chicago, IL to Tampa, FL per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your bus from Chicago, IL to Tampa, FL.

Buses

from $302

Trains

from $302

Flights

from $455

Bus times from Chicago, IL to Tampa, FL

Showing times and prices for Sep 21

Fastest Journey

1 d 4 h 25 m

Average

1 d 4 h 25 m

Buses per day

Distance

1616 km

Of the 1 buses that leave Chicago, IL for Tampa, FL every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

10:00PM28h25

Chicago, IL

02:25AMTampa, FL

$2051One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Chicago, IL to Tampa, FL

Distance	1001 miles (1615 km)
Average bus duration	28 h 25 min
Average bus ticket price	$166 (€140)
Direct bus	No
Bus providers	Greyhound

Buses from Chicago, IL to Tampa, FL cover the 1001 miles (1615 km) long route taking on average 28 h 25 min with our travel partners like Greyhound. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this trip for as low as $59 (€49), but the average price of bus tickets is $166 (€140).

FAQs: Bus from Chicago, IL to Tampa, FL

FAQs: Take the bus from Chicago, IL to Tampa, FL with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Chicago, IL to Tampa, FL.

Cheap bus tickets from Chicago, IL to Tampa, FL can start from as little as $59 (€49) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Chicago, IL to Tampa, FL is $166 (€140); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Chicago, IL to Tampa, FL bus time is 28 h 25 min covering the 1001 mile (1615 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Chicago, IL to Tampa, FL leaves at 11: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Chicago, IL to Tampa, FL leaves at 10: 00 PM.

For the best Chicago, IL to Tampa, FL bus to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Greyhound. However, it's always good to check all possible bus providers with services between Chicago, IL and Tampa, FL to compare what amenities they may offer.

The cheapest month for a bus from Chicago, IL to Tampa, FL is September.

You have options as you can travel between Chicago, IL and Tampa, FL 3 different ways: bus, train or flight.