How far is Chicago from Janesville?

The distance separating Chicago and Janesville is 93 miles (149 km).

Bus Chicago to Janesville from $15 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Chicago to Janesville on October 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2h 35m	3:05pm	Janesville	Cheapest
7:00am	Chicago O'Hare International Airport Multi-Modal Facility	2h	9:00am	Janesville WI (JVL)	Fastest
8:00am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3h	11:00am	Janesville, WI	No tags
9:00am	Chicago O'Hare International Airport Multi-Modal Facility	2h	11:00am	Janesville WI (JVL)	No tags
11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	4h	3:05pm	Janesville	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Janesville on October 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:00am	Chicago O'Hare International Airport Multi-Modal Facility	2h	2:00am	Janesville WI (JVL)	CheapestFastest
6:00am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3h	9:00am	Janesville, WI	No tags
7:00am	Chicago O'Hare International Airport Multi-Modal Facility	2h	9:00am	Janesville WI (JVL)	No tags
8:00am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3h	11:00am	Janesville, WI	No tags
9:00am	Chicago O'Hare International Airport Multi-Modal Facility	2h	11:00am	Janesville WI (JVL)	No tags

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Bus Chicago to Janesville, WI: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$40

Average bus trip duration2h

Number of daily buses28

Earliest bus departure12:00am

Distance90 miles (145 km)

Latest bus departure11:15pm

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Coach USA

4/5158 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.5

Amtrak

4/55,513 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/510,874 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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Chicago to Janesville Bus

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10/11

$21

10/12

$21

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$21

10/14

$37

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10/16

$16

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10/18

$16

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Janesville, WI was searched and found on Oct 16, 2025 with a price of $16

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

You can expect to pay from $16 to $44 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Janesville, WI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-10-16.

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Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Chicago and Janesville!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Chicago to Janesville, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Chicago to Janesville.

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Did you know?

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.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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

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