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The Art Institute Of Chicago
One of the premier art museums in the United States, known for its Impressionist masterpieces, modern works, and iconic collections in a landmark downtown building.
Cheapest price
$208
Average price
$217
Fastest journey
22 h
Average duration
23 h 43 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
879 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lynchburg, VA to Chicago, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lynchburg, VA to Chicago, IL will cost around $217 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $208.
Of the 2 buses that leave Lynchburg, VA for Chicago, IL on Wed, May 27, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 879 km distance in an average of 23 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 22 h .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest buses will take 1 d 1 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lynchburg, VA to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $141. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $141, and a flight costs an average of $233.
Distance: 546 miles (879 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$208 Average price Cheapest | $289 Average price | $294 Average price |
24h 36m Average total duration 24h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 19m Average total duration 21h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lynchburg, VA to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $81 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lynchburg, VA to Chicago, IL costing on average $289 (€233).
A bus is $86 (€69) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lynchburg, VA to Chicago, IL costing on average $294 (€237).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 21h 49m.
Bus takes on average 24h 6m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Virginia Breeze | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $223 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 25h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $168 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 25h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $225 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $260 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $162 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 22h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $268 |
The table below shows live departures for Lynchburg, VA to Chicago, IL buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:45 AM Lynchburg, VA | 25h25 | 12:10 PM Chicago, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Lynchburg, VA | 22h00 | 1:00 PM Chicago, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lynchburg, VA to Chicago, IL run on average 3 times per day, taking around 24h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $141 (€114) but you can travel from only $136 (€110) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 05:45, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 546 miles (879 km) distance in 22h 0m.
Distance 546 miles (879 km) |
Average bus duration 24h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $141 (€114) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 22h 0m |
First bus 5:45 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 7 days |
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