Bus Chicago to Pittsburgh: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chicago to Pittsburgh from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today

tomorrow

from $64

Saturday

from $63

Sunday

from $72

Monday

from $65

Tuesday

from $45

Wednesday

from $56

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 25m	7:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	7:40 AM	Pittsburgh	Grant Street Transportation Center	Economy	$64	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/1/2025 7:15:00 PM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 8/2/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
Greyhound US	12h 20m	6:55 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	7:15 PM	Pittsburgh	Grant Street Transportation Center	Economy	$64	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/1/2025 6:55:00 AM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 8/1/2025 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
Greyhound US	13h 50m	11:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	1:05 PM	Pittsburgh	Grant Street Transportation Center	Economy	$64	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/1/2025 11:15:00 PM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 8/2/2025 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
Greyhound US	12h 20m	6:55 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	7:15 PM	Pittsburgh	Grant Street Transportation Center	Economy	$68	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/1/2025 6:55:00 AM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 8/1/2025 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
FlixBus	12h 25m	7:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	7:40 AM	Pittsburgh	Grant Street Transportation Center	Economy	$70	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/1/2025 7:15:00 PM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 8/2/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	15h 55m	8:25 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	12:20 AM	Pittsburgh	Grant Street Transportation Center	Economy	$63	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/2/2025 8:25:00 AM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 8/3/2025 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m
Greyhound US	13h 40m	2:10 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	3:50 AM	Pittsburgh	Grant Street Transportation Center	Economy	$63	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/2/2025 2:10:00 PM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 8/3/2025 3:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
FlixBus	15h 10m	9:55 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	1:05 PM	Pittsburgh	Grant Street Transportation Center	Economy	$65	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/2/2025 9:55:00 PM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 8/3/2025 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
FlixBus	13h 20m	5:45 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	7:05 PM	Pittsburgh	Grant Street Transportation Center	Economy	$66	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/2/2025 5:45:00 AM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 8/2/2025 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
Greyhound US	12h 20m	6:55 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	7:15 PM	Pittsburgh	Grant Street Transportation Center	Economy	$66	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/2/2025 6:55:00 AM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 8/2/2025 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	11h 20m	6:55 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	7:15 PM	Pittsburgh	Grant Street Transportation Center	Economy	$72	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/3/2025 6:55:00 AM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 8/3/2025 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
Greyhound US	11h 20m	6:55 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	7:15 PM	Pittsburgh	Grant Street Transportation Center	Economy	$74	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/3/2025 6:55:00 AM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 8/3/2025 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
Greyhound US	12h 50m	11:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	1:05 PM	Pittsburgh	Grant Street Transportation Center	Economy	$76	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/3/2025 11:15:00 PM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 8/4/2025 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
FlixBus	12h 20m	5:45 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	7:05 PM	Pittsburgh	Grant Street Transportation Center	Economy	$80	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/3/2025 5:45:00 AM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 8/3/2025 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
FlixBus	12h 20m	5:45 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	7:05 PM	Pittsburgh	Grant Street Transportation Center	Economy	$82	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/3/2025 5:45:00 AM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 8/3/2025 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 55m	8:25 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	12:20 AM	Pittsburgh	Grant Street Transportation Center	Economy	$65	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/4/2025 8:25:00 AM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 8/5/2025 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m
FlixBus	14h 10m	9:55 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	1:05 PM	Pittsburgh	Grant Street Transportation Center	Economy	$65	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/4/2025 9:55:00 PM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 8/5/2025 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
Greyhound US	12h 50m	11:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	1:05 PM	Pittsburgh	Grant Street Transportation Center	Economy	$66	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/4/2025 11:15:00 PM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 8/5/2025 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
Greyhound US	12h 40m	2:10 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	3:50 AM	Pittsburgh	Grant Street Transportation Center	Economy	$67	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/4/2025 2:10:00 PM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 8/5/2025 3:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
FlixBus	14h 55m	8:25 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	12:20 AM	Pittsburgh	Grant Street Transportation Center	Economy	$69	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/4/2025 8:25:00 AM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 8/5/2025 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	15h 55m	8:25 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	12:20 AM	Pittsburgh	Grant Street Transportation Center	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/5/2025 8:25:00 AM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 8/6/2025 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m
Greyhound US	13h 40m	2:10 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	3:50 AM	Pittsburgh	Grant Street Transportation Center	Economy	$45	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/5/2025 2:10:00 PM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 8/6/2025 3:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
FlixBus	15h 10m	9:55 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	1:05 PM	Pittsburgh	Grant Street Transportation Center	Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/5/2025 9:55:00 PM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 8/6/2025 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
Greyhound US	13h 40m	2:10 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	3:50 AM	Pittsburgh	Grant Street Transportation Center	Economy	$48	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/5/2025 2:10:00 PM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 8/6/2025 3:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
FlixBus	15h 55m	8:25 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	12:20 AM	Pittsburgh	Grant Street Transportation Center	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/5/2025 8:25:00 AM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 8/6/2025 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	15h 55m	8:25 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	12:20 AM	Pittsburgh	Grant Street Transportation Center	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/6/2025 8:25:00 AM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 8/7/2025 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m
FlixBus	13h 20m	5:45 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	7:05 PM	Pittsburgh	Grant Street Transportation Center	Economy	$57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/6/2025 5:45:00 AM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 8/6/2025 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
FlixBus	15h 55m	8:25 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	12:20 AM	Pittsburgh	Grant Street Transportation Center	Economy	$60	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/6/2025 8:25:00 AM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 8/7/2025 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m
Greyhound US	13h 40m	2:10 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	3:50 AM	Pittsburgh	Grant Street Transportation Center	Economy	$60	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/6/2025 2:10:00 PM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 8/7/2025 3:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
Greyhound US	14h 20m	10:00 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	12:20 AM	Pittsburgh	Grant Street Transportation Center	Economy	$61	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 8/6/2025 10:00:00 AM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 8/7/2025 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m

Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Pittsburgh

See here how frequent the connections between Chicago and Pittsburgh are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 22 daily buses from Chicago to Pittsburgh. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 22 daily coaches between Chicago and Pittsburgh.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 48 buses from Chicago to Pittsburgh, while Night sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Pittsburgh, with 12 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 22 times every day by bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Pittsburgh starting from $45!

Cheapest Bus	$45
Fastest Bus	12h 0m
Earliest Bus	5:45 AM
Latest Bus	11:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	22 Ø
Distance	409.7 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Pittsburgh

Every day, 22 buses from 2 bus companies leave Chicago for Pittsburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/31/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/27

Monday 07/28

Tuesday 07/29

Wednesday 07/30

Thursday 07/31

Friday 08/01

$68

Saturday 08/02

$70

Sunday 08/03

$72

Monday 08/04

$65

Tuesday 08/05

$45

Wednesday 08/06

$68

Thursday 08/07

Friday 08/08

$70

Saturday 08/09

$70

Sunday 08/10

Monday 08/11

$60

Tuesday 08/12

$45

Wednesday 08/13

$41

Thursday 08/14

$68

Friday 08/15

Saturday 08/16

$50

Sunday 08/17

Monday 08/18

$55

Tuesday 08/19

$53

Wednesday 08/20

$45

Thursday 08/21

$52

Friday 08/22

Saturday 08/23

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Pittsburgh

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Pittsburgh, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $45, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $72.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Pittsburgh, with $45. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $49.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Pittsburgh

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Chicago to Pittsburgh in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Chicago to Pittsburgh are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Chicago to Pittsburgh

These are the most booked bus companies between Chicago to Pittsburgh from our users.

FlixBus from Chicago to Pittsburgh

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Chicago to Pittsburgh:

Cheapest Price	$45
Fastest Bus	12h 0m
Earliest Bus	5:45 AM
Last Bus	9:55 PM
Daily Connections	12 Ø
Found on	7/30/2025

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Pittsburgh

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Chicago and Pittsburgh.

Downtown Bus Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

W Cermak Rd

W Cermak Rd 1001

Grant Street Transportation Center

11th St 55

David L. Lawrence Convention Center

10th St Pittsburgh 131-199

Carnegie Mellon

Forbes Ave

S Bouquet St

S Bouquet St 210

University of

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Chicago to Pittsburgh? Or which bus companies serve the route Chicago to Pittsburgh? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Chicago to Pittsburgh bus

How much does a Chicago Pittsburgh bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $45 and takes 13h 40m to reach Pittsburgh. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Chicago to Pittsburgh?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $45 and $150. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Pittsburgh.

On average, how many connections are available from Chicago to Pittsburgh each day?

Every day, the Chicago to Pittsburgh bus route is served by approximately 22 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chicago to Pittsburgh take?

The fastest bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh is offered by FlixBus and takes 12h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $82. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh?

The earliest bus arriving in Pittsburgh from Chicago starts at 5:45 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Pittsburgh starts at 11:15 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Chicago Pittsburgh route?

When traveling by bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Pittsburgh?

You can check all the direct connections between Chicago and Pittsburgh by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Chicago to Pittsburgh bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Chicago Pittsburgh bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Chicago Pittsburgh bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chicago to Pittsburgh

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Chicago and to Pittsburgh

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Chicago and to Pittsburgh. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!