Bus Tickets from Chicago to Melbourne, US

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Next departures for Chicago to Melbourne on October 15
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
Melbourne (Mobil Gas Station)Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Greyhound Station
Melbourne (Mobil Gas Station)Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Downtown Greyhound Station
Melbourne (Mobil Gas Station)No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Melbourne (Mobil Gas Station)No tags

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Bus Chicago to Melbourne, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$214
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 9h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure6:10am
Distance1647 km
Latest bus departure11:59pm

Chicago to Melbourne Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Melbourne, US

  1. How far is Chicago from Melbourne?

    It's about 1661 km (1030 miles) from Chicago to Melbourne.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Melbourne?

    Buses departing from Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago will take you to Melbourne Bus Stop - Waffle House in Melbourne.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Melbourne, US was searched and found on Oct 15, 2025 with a price of US$196

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

You can expect to pay from US$196 to US$196 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Melbourne, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$196 which is on 2025-10-15.

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The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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