Chicago, IL to Tampa, FL bus with Greyhound

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Chicago, IL to Tampa, FL

Showing times and prices for Jun 24

Cheapest price

$186

Average price

$220

Fastest journey

1 d 5 h 20 m

Average duration

1 d 6 h 16 m

Buses per day

10

Distance

1616 km

Cheap tickets

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.

The average ticket from Chicago, IL to Tampa, FL will cost around $220 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $186.

Fast buses

It's difficult to get from Chicago, IL to Tampa, FL without transferring at least 2 times.

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06:00PM29h30
Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
12:30AMTampa, Marion Transit Center
$1861One-way
2 transfers
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10:30PM34h30
Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
10:00AMTampa, Marion Transit Center
$1891One-way
3 transfers
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10:30PM34h00
Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
09:30AMTampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL
$1891One-way
3 transfers
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10:00AM31h10
Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL
06:10PMTampa, Marion Transit Center
$2041One-way
2 transfers
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09:40AM31h30
Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
06:10PMTampa, Marion Transit Center
$2041One-way
2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago, IL to Tampa, FL

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Tampa, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €126. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 30m.

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Flight

€214

Average price

€284

Average price

€176

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Cheapest

1d 30h 50m

Average duration

1d 30h 20m

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30m

Additional time*

1d 45h 5m

Average duration

1d 44h 35m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 30m

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4h 30m

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3h 0m

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Live departures

Chicago, IL to Tampa, FL bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 24
Last updated at 9:51 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
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greyhoundundefined · undefined+meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:10 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
29h50
5:00 PM Tampa, Marion Transit Center2 transfers
greyhoundundefined · undefined+meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:10 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
29h20
4:30 PM Tampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL2 transfers
greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined2:40 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
31h30
10:10 PM Tampa, Marion Transit Center2 transfers
greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined3:00 PM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL
31h10
10:10 PM Tampa, Marion Transit Center2 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Chicago, IL to Tampa, FL

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Buses from Chicago, IL to Tampa, FL run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1d 30h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $238 (€195) but you can travel from only $153 (€126) by flight.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $153 (€126)
Distance
1003 miles (1615 km)
Average bus duration
1d 30h 20m
Cheapest ticket price
$238 (€195)
Buses per day
11
Fastest bus
1d 29h 20m
First bus
00:40
Last bus
23:45
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $153 (€126)

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