What is the travel distance from Chicago to Lakeland?

The distance separating Chicago and Lakeland is 1006 miles (1622 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Lakeland?

The majority of buses traveling from Chicago to Lakeland start their journey at Downtown Greyhound Station and wind up at Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's). These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Chicago to Lakeland from $88 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Chicago to Lakeland on September 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:59pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 13h	2:35pm	Lakeland	Cheapest
	6:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	10:00pm	Lakeland	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	2:35pm	Lakeland	No tags
	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	10:00pm	Lakeland	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	4:40am	Lakeland	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Lakeland on September 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	10:00pm	Lakeland	Cheapest
	6:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	10:00pm	Lakeland	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	10:40am	Lakeland	No tags
	11:59pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 9h	10:40am	Lakeland	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	4:40am	Lakeland	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Lakeland on September 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	10:40am	Lakeland	Cheapest
	6:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	10:00pm	Lakeland	Fastest
	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	10:00pm	Lakeland	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	4:40am	Lakeland	No tags
	11:59pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 9h	10:40am	Lakeland	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Lakeland.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$89 - $270	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$284 - $530	Average Duration1d 15h	CO₂ emissions 148kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Lakeland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Lakeland. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $89, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

1d 5hAverage Duration

$89Cheapest ticket

40kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Lakeland, FL: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$163

Average bus trip duration1d 5h

Number of daily buses10

Earliest bus departure12:40am

Distance1004 miles (1618 km)

Latest bus departure11:59pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,298 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,214 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Chicago to Lakeland Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Lakeland?

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Stops in Lakeland

A - Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's)

B - Lakeland Bus Stop - Waffle House

C - Lakeland Bus Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - Lakeland, FL

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The cheapest trip from Chicago to Lakeland, FL was searched and found on Sep 3, 2025 with a price of $88

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Lakeland, FL, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $88 to $171 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Lakeland, FL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $88 which is on 2025-09-03.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Chicago to Lakeland.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Chicago to Lakeland, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Chicago to Lakeland will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Lakeland, FL?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 5h	Avg Price$163	Daily Departures10
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 15h	Avg Price$419	Daily Departures1

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Bus Tickets from Chicago to Lakeland, FL

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Lakeland.

Bus Chicago to Lakeland, FL: Trip Overview

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Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Lakeland?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - Lakeland, FL

What is the travel distance from Chicago to Lakeland?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Lakeland?

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Lakeland, FL?

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

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