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Safe and affordable Chicago School Bus Rentals

School bus rentals offer groups of all sizes an affordable and reliable method of transportation wherever they may be heading in Chicago. Perfectly suited for transporting large groups of people over shorter distances, school bus rentals serve a variety of crucial purposes. Renting a school bus with Bus.com is simpler than ever thanks to our on-demand transportation model and online booking tool! You can also reach out to us on [email protected] for any information regarding booking a school bus.

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Organizations of all sizes trust Bus.com with their group transportation. Our vehicles are designed for fuel and cost efficiency and come with vetted, experienced drivers who know their way around the city. Our mission is to ensure a fun, safe, worry-free trip for you and your group.

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Chicago School Bus Rentals FAQs

For more information on how to rent a school bus, including school bus rental prices, amenities, and more, keep reading our Chicago school bus rental FAQs.

Why rent a school bus in Chicago?

School bus rentals represent one of the most cost-effective methods of transportation, accommodating up to 47 passengers at a time. Ideal for shorter trips, school bus rentals are extremely versatile, ensuring your group reaches its destination safely and reliably in and around Chicago.

While commonly associated with K-12 field trips, school bus rentals can also be used for recurring, long-term shuttle services, providing a budget-friendly charter bus rental. Renting a school bus in Chicago is ultimately a great way to get from point A to point B hassle-free.

What are the benefits of renting a school bus in Chicago?

School bus rentals have emerged as a popular option for large groups looking to travel over shorter distances. The iconic yellow school bus rental  has been carefully designed to keep costs streamlined, eliminating the need for unnecessary amenities. School bus rentals ultimately give you the flexibility you need on the road, whether you are organizing a shuttle service, or simply need a one-off charter bus rental for an upcoming field trip. The classic yellow school bus rentals also can be used to provide your event with a nostalgic feel.

What amenities are available on a school bus rental in Chicago?

School bus rentals do not come equipped with a wide variety of amenities commonly found on coach or mini coach bus rentals. Think of school bus rentals as a reliable, no-frills charter bus rental that has all the essentials for a smooth ride. Extra seating on school bus rentals, however, can easily be repurposed to store all your personal belongings, baggage, and even equipment. When renting a school bus, please consider how you intend on using it and what type of trip your group is embarking on.

How much does a school bus rental in Chicago cost?

School bus rental costs tend to fluctuate depending on a number of factors, including time of year, local availability, distance travelled, and the driver’s on-duty time. In fact, the driver’s on-duty time has the most significant impact on school bus rental costs. On average, school bus rental prices are anywhere between $389 and $850 per day. The best way to get a detailed overview of school bus rental costs in Chicago is to input your trip parameters into our online booking tool. Rent a school bus in Chicago today!

What can I do to ensure I have access to the lowest school bus rental prices in Chicago?

There are a number of ways to access the lowest school bus rental prices in Chicago. For one, it is typically recommended to book your school bus rental as early as possible, typically between six and nine months in advance. When renting a school bus, price surging could occur due to a lack of local availability. Be sure to take full advantage of our Book Now, Pay Later policy, allowing you to defer the full payment of your school bus rental up until 21 days before your departure.

How do I book a school bus rental in Chicago?

Renting a school bus in Chicago has never been easier thanks to Bus.com’s on-demand transportation model and easy-to-use online booking tool. Bus.com has forged meaningful relationships with over 3,300 trusted, local bus suppliers across North America, connecting you with competitively-priced school bus rentals. To rent a school bus, get in touch with our award-winning booking specialists or book your school bus rental online! Our team of booking specialists are available 24/7, before, after, and during your trip, helping optimize transportation costs, as well as make any last-minute changes you need.

I have a question that has not been answered here. Is there somebody I can speak to?

At Bus.com, our customer care team is on hand to help you with any questions or concerns you might have. Please reach out to us at [email protected].

Chicago School Bus Rentals Use Cases

School bus rentals can be used for a number of different trip types, including for corporate travel, as shuttle services, for conferences, sporting events, weddings, and much more.

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Corporations

When corporations in Chicago are in need of a budget-friendly and reliable method of transportation, they turn to school bus rentals. Seating up to 47 passengers at a time, school bus rentals are great for transporting larger businesses from point A to point B. Whether you are organizing a nearby team-building activity, or simply want a recurring shuttle service to and from the office, a school bus rental accommodates with ease.

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Shuttle services

School bus rentals have emerged as convenient options for shuttle services due to their affordability and versatility. School bus rentals can be used for shuttle services of all sizes, be it for employee shuttle services, airport shuttle services, or private shuttle services. With Bus.com by your side, you have the ability to customize your school bus rental according to your unique transportation needs, delivering safe and seamless shuttle services. Get in touch with our team to learn how to rent a school bus for your shuttle service!

 

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Weddings

Wedding planners in Chicago rely on school bus rentals, providing a cost-effective and reliable method of transportation for those special days. School bus rentals can be customized to match the theme of weddings, offering you the flexibility you need on the road. Get in touch with our award-winning booking specialists and learn more about how you can rent a school bus for your upcoming wedding, or bridal parties.

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Conferences

School bus rentals are beloved by conference organizers in Chicago, providing a wallet-friendly method of transportation for all their events. Seating up to 47 people at a time, the iconic yellow school bus rentals can be used for shuttling conference guests between convenient pickup locations and the conference venue. Renting a school bus will ultimately ensure all your guests get the vip treatment for your upcoming conference!

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Sports teams

Chicago is among the larger sporting hubs in all of North America, attracting teams of all sizes. School bus rentals are a great option for sports teams in Chicago looking to get around, whether they are heading to practice, an away game, or organize a Chicago Bears tailgate. Keep in mind that seats at the back and front of the school bus can easily be repurposed to store all your team’s equipment!

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Event Planners

Event planners in Chicago regularly turn to school bus rentals for all their transportation needs, shuttling up to 47 passengers at a time. Whether you are organizing a trade show, product launch, or gala, the iconic yellow school bus rental will ultimately ensure all your guests reach their destination safely and reliably. One of our fully-vetted and experienced drivers will be there to pick up your guests and drop them off.

 

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Fully-vetted service

Reliable partner for shuttle services

Some of the largest corporations, airports, and transit authorities rely on Bus.com for their shuttle services.

Flexible and large fleet

With a large network of over 40,000 buses, Bus.com can solve complex group transport challenges.

Vetted operators enhanced with technology

Bus.com works with thousands of local operators and helps enhance their capabilities with custom technology solutions.

Access to 24/7 support

Our award-winning customer service team will help you before, during and after the trip!

Flexible booking and payment terms

Whether it's a one-off or a long-term transportation contract, Bus.com offers the simplest way to book and pay for the bus rentals.

A single provider for all your coach bus rentals

Work with a single provider to manage group transportation across multiple cities anywhere in North America.

Employee Shuttle Services

School bus rentals also make for convenient employee shuttle services, transporting construction workers, military personnel, and government groups to name a few. Learn more on how to rent a school bus for your employee shuttle service.

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Construction Projects

School bus rentals are perfectly suited for shuttling construction workers between convenient pickup locations and remote job-sites, ensuring your staff reaches the workplace safely and on time. While school bus rentals do not come equipped with explicit undercarriage storage, any unused seats can be used to store personal belongings, lunches, and equipment. Rent a school bus and eliminate the hassle of group transportation for your employees.

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Military Personnel

Bus.com understands the unique transportation requirements of military personnel, providing DoD-approved and GSA-compliant school bus rentals in Chicago. Whether you are relocating, or visiting a nearby military base, school bus rentals are among the most cost-effective and reliable methods of transportation. Renting a school bus for your military personnel ultimately ensures your team gets to where they need to be safely and reliably.

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Government groups

Government groups, including federal, state, and municipal government officials, count on school bus rentals for their affordability and convenience. The classic yellow school bus rental offers a hassle-free method of transportation and is best suited for shuttling large government groups over shorter distances. Simply get in touch with our award-winning booking specialists and rent a school bus in Chicago!

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Non-profit organizations

When non-profit organizations are in need of an affordable and sustainable method of transportation, they look no further than school bus rentals. Capable of accommodating up to 47 passengers at a time, school bus rentals are perfectly suited for transporting larger non-profit organizations, consolidating your entire team within one compact charter bus rental. Renting a school bus for your next mission is a great way to get to where you need to be, all-while keeping costs low.

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More School Bus Rental Uses

School bus rentals serve a number of additional purposes beyond K-12 field trips, including for festivals, city-wide tours, church groups, and much more. Rent a school bus in Chicago to get started!

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Student groups

School bus rentals are particularly ideal for student groups looking to get around Chicago safely and reliably. Whether you are heading to a case competition, a campus tour, or an academic conference, renting a school bus rental is a great way to stay within budget all-while keeping an eye on your carbon footprint. Rent a school bus in Chicago ahead of your next academic event!

 

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K-12 fields trips

The iconic yellow school bus rentals and K-12 field trips have gone hand in hand since their inception. Comfortably seating up to 47 passengers at a time, school bus rentals consolidate your entire classroom within one compact vehicle, ensuring you can get an accurate headcount in merely minutes. Be sure to rent a school bus as early as possible in the school year to avoid price surging!

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Festivals

Chicago is home to a number of North America’s top festivals, attracting music lovers from all over the continent. Festival organizers regularly turn to school bus rentals for all their transportation needs, ensuring their guests reach their destination safely, on time, and ready to party. Renting a school bus ultimately offers your guests the complete VIP experience, and is sure to leave a lasting impression.

 

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Tour groups

Tour organizers in Chicago count on school bus rentals given their affordability and ability to simultaneously transport large groups of people safely and reliably. Ideal for trips over shorter distances, rent a school bus for your upcoming tour in Chicago and explore the Windy City on your own terms. School bus rentals provide hassle-free transportation across the entire city, delivering a seamless ride.

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Touring bands

As the birthplace for house and gospel music, urban blues and modern jazz, Chicago is very much a musical city. As such, touring bands often visit the Windy City in hopes of taking their musical careers to the next level. Renting a school bus is not only a great way to remain within budget, but helps avoid Chicago’s infamous traffic and congestion. Indeed, every school bus rental comes with a fully-vetted and experienced driver.

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Spiritual and church groups

School bus rentals can easily be adapted to meet all the transportation needs of spiritual and church groups in Chicago. With Bus.com by your side, you can customize your school bus rental and make any special accommodations, ensuring mobility-restricted worshippers have no problems boarding and descending from the charter bus rental. Renting a school bus in Chicago is among the safest and cost-effective ways to transport your congregation over shorter distances.

 

Other Chicago bus types available for rent

Coach

Coach rental
Comfort and storage
55 seats

Mini coach bus

Mini coach bus rental
Comfort for small groups
32 seats

School bus

School bus rental
An affordable classic
47 seats

Sprinter van

Sprinter van rental
Compact efficiency.
12-15 seats

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