IL → IA · about 303 miles
Chicago to Clear Lake bus schedule
Jefferson Lines runs 7 direct buses a week from Chicago to Clear Lake. The fastest takes 7 hours 10 minutes; every bus leaves at 11:45 AM. The standard fare is $74 one way.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 7h 10m
- Leaves at
- 11:45 AM
- Standard fare
- $74
A standard fare is the carrier's published one-way price. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees.
Timetable
Every bus leaves from Chicago and arrives at Clear Lake. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Bus company | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:45 AM | 6:55 PM | 7h 10m | Daily | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
Route map
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Clear Lake The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Chicago
Where the bus stops in Clear Lake
- Clear Lake Jefferson Lines bus stop Map of Clear Lake Jefferson Lines bus stop (Google Maps)
Questions
How long is the bus from Chicago to Clear Lake?
The fastest direct bus takes 7 hours 10 minutes.
How much is the bus from Chicago to Clear Lake?
The standard one-way fare with Jefferson Lines is $74. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees.
What time is the first bus from Chicago to Clear Lake?
Every departure is at 11:45 AM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Chicago to Clear Lake?
Jefferson Lines runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Chicago?
Buses to Clear Lake leave from Chicago Bus Station.