Bus and charter rentals in Chicago are priced per hour — starting around $135–$340/hr depending on vehicle size, plus a 20% gratuity and 11.5% tax. Get your all-in price instantly before you book.
Seats 12–14. Best for airport transfers, small corporate teams, and point-to-point runs. Most popular for weekday business travel.
Seats 24. Great for mid-size groups, conference shuttles, and wedding guest transport. Flexible and cost-effective for 3–5 hour rentals.
Seats up to 56. The go-to for large groups, conventions, multi-day tours, and big weddings. Includes restroom, luggage bays, and overhead screens.
Seats up to 26 (standard) or 40+ (large). Premium LED lighting and sound for celebrations. Most bookings are 3–4 hour minimums on weekends.
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Several factors determine your final charter bus cost — knowing them helps you right-size your booking and avoid surprises.
Bigger vehicles cost more per hour. A 56-passenger motorcoach runs $165/hr vs $135/hr for a 12-passenger sprinter.
Most vehicles have a 3–5 hour minimum. Longer bookings cost more in total; the per-hour rate stays consistent.
Weekends, prom season, holidays, and major Chicago events book up fast and price higher than weekday rentals.
Airport transfers and out-of-town charters factor in mileage and driver time on top of the hourly rate.
A 20% gratuity and 11.5% tax apply to every booking — shown in your online quote before you pay.
Locking in your vehicle 2–4 weeks ahead secures availability and avoids last-minute premium pricing.
The fastest way to see your real, all-in cost is our instant online quote: enter your pickup, destination (or hours), date, and vehicle — and you get a transparent total with gratuity and tax included. No hidden fees, no surprises. Prefer to talk? Call (773) 923-0220 any time and our Chicago dispatch team will build a custom quote for your group.
Real booking costs at starting rates (base × hours, before the 20% gratuity and 11.5% tax shown in your quote).
Lock in availability and rate 2–4 weeks ahead — especially for prom, wedding, and holiday dates when vehicles fill fast.
Weekday and off-season dates are easier to fill and price better than Friday–Sunday peak bookings.
Match capacity to your headcount — you should not pay for empty seats in a 56-passenger coach for 20 people.
Bundle round-trip and multi-stop legs into one reservation rather than booking separately.
Booking 5 hours instead of 3+2 avoids separate minimums and can reduce effective per-hour cost.
Use our online booking tool for an all-in transparent price — no phone tag, no hidden fees.
Royal Chi Buses gives you a real, all-in price before you confirm — gratuity and tax included, no surprise fees. Licensed, insured, DOT-compliant vehicles with professional chauffeurs who know Chicago. The quote you approve is the invoice you pay.
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1–6 passengers. Best for executive airport transfers, solo client transport, and small team runs.
12–14 passengers. Most popular for corporate travel, airport group transfers, and off-site shuttles.
24 passengers. Mid-size groups, conference shuttles, and cost-effective wedding guest transport.
Up to 56 passengers. Large groups, conventions, multi-day tours, and big weddings with restroom and luggage bays.
Up to 26 passengers (standard) or 40+ (large at $340/hr). Celebrations, bachelorette parties, and premium events.
33 passengers. Weddings, brewery tours, holiday events, and unique Chicago experiences.
Royal Chi Buses party buses start at $240/hr (up to 26 passengers) and $340/hr for large 40+ passenger party buses, plus 20% gratuity and 11.5% tax. Most party bus rentals have a 3–4 hour minimum.
Full-size charter buses and 56-passenger motorcoaches start at $165/hr. A typical 5-hour charter runs roughly $825 base plus gratuity and tax; multi-day tours are quoted custom.
Yes. Most vehicles have a 3–5 hour minimum depending on size and date. Sprinters and sedans can sometimes book shorter on weekdays. Get exact terms in your online quote.
A 20% gratuity and 11.5% tax are added to every reservation and shown in your online quote before payment — the price you approve is the price you pay.
Use the instant online quote on our booking page or call (773) 923-0220. You will get an all-in total with no hidden fees.
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Sister company: Chicago Executive Charters — Jim Steil, executive Sprinters.
