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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus
| Reading (BARTA Transportation Center) | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | Cheapest | ||||
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| Reading (BARTA Transportation Center) | Downtown Greyhound Station | Fastest | ||||
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| Reading (BARTA Transportation Center) | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | No tags | ||||
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| Reading (BARTA Transportation Center) | Downtown Greyhound Station | No tags |
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Get from Reading to Chicago
The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $144, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Based on 16179 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $150
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Reading, US to Chicago by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Reading to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Reading to Chicago start from $144. The average price for this route is around $206. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Reading to Chicago?
The average bus travel time from Reading to Chicago is 1d 1h, covering a distance of 995 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 18h 40m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Reading to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Reading to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Reading to Chicago at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 9:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Reading to Chicago?
A bus trip from Reading to Chicago generates an estimated 24.868425 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Reading, US to Chicago was searched and found on Oct 16, 2026 with a price of $222To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Reading, US to Chicago, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $222 to $432 for a bus ticket from Reading, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $222 which is on 2026-10-16.
