Charter Bus Rentals Des Plaines

A charter bus is a private, full-size motorcoach that can seat 40 to 56 passengers and provides point-to-point group transportation anywhere in Illinois. These buses are most commonly used for large events like corporate shuttles to O’Hare business parks, wedding guest transport to venues like the Des Plaines Theatre, school field trips to the Mystic Waters Family Aquatic Center, or sports team travel to Rosemont’s Allstate Arena. Charter buses feature luggage bays under the cabin, an onboard restroom, Wi-Fi, power outlets, and optional amenities like TV monitors with DVD players, making them ideal for any long-distance trip where comfort and storage are priorities.

Our fleet includes minibuses (15-35 passengers), full-size charter buses (40-56 passengers), party buses (10-50 passengers), sprinter vans (10-15 passengers), and school buses from top manufacturers like MCI, Prevost, Van Hool, Grech Motors, Battisti Customs, Tiffany, LGE Coachworks, Executive Coach Builders, and Midwest Automotive Designs. We have one of the newest, largest fleets in Illinois with options for every group size and budget. Whether you need a Grech minibus for a small corporate outing, a 56-passenger MCI charter bus for a school field trip, or a Tiffany party bus for a wedding, we can match you with the perfect vehicle.

Charter bus pricing starts at $145–$550+ per hour, $1,520–$5,000+ per day, or $6.00–$9.95 per mile depending on the vehicle size, trip length, and time of year. Minibuses generally cost $150–$450+ per hour, $1,520–$3,465+ per day, or $4.00–$9.95 per mile. Party bus and sprinter van rates vary by capacity and amenities but typically range from $160–$520+ per hour or $1,000–$3,900+ per day. Factors like traveling during peak seasons (spring/summer), booking around major events like Lollapalooza or Taste of Chicago, and additional mileage outside city limits will affect your final quote.

The main factors affecting your quote are vehicle type and size (minibuses are less than full-size coaches), total mileage or number of days, time of year (summer and holidays cost more), and any special requests like premium amenities or out-of-state travel. For example, a round-trip wedding shuttle from downtown Chicago to Des Plaines on a Saturday will be priced differently than a three-day corporate charter looping between O’Hare hotels and local offices. Buses booked during high-demand periods—like spring break, graduation season, or when major festivals are happening—may see higher rates due to limited availability.

All buses in our fleet come standard with cushioned reclining seats, climate control, overhead storage racks, reading lights, and PA systems. Most charter buses include onboard restrooms, Wi-Fi, power outlets or USB ports at each seat, multiple flat-screen TV monitors, DVD/Blu-ray players, and undercarriage luggage bays. Minibuses offer similar features but without a restroom and less baggage space. Party buses add perimeter lounge seating, hardwood floors, LED lighting, sound systems with subwoofers, and optional dance poles. Sprinter vans provide basic comfort with bench or captain’s chairs and limited storage—ideal for short hops around town.

We regularly provide transportation for corporate commuters to O’Hare-area offices, wedding parties heading to banquet halls like Manzo’s or Cafe La Cave, school field trips to museums and theaters, university shuttles for UIC and Northwestern, sports teams traveling to tournaments, church retreats, summer camps, and fan groups attending Bears, Bulls, Cubs, Sox, or Blackhawks games. Other popular uses include concert shuttles to Allstate Arena or Ravinia, brewery/distillery tours, volunteer outings, political rallies, and government agency moves. No group is too big or too small—we’ve handled everything from single-day excursions to month-long tour circuits across multiple states.

We serve all of Cook County including Chicago, Rosemont, Park Ridge, Niles, Mount Prospect, Arlington Heights, Elk Grove Village, Schaumburg, Evanston, Skokie, Wilmette, Glenview, Northbrook, Wheeling, and Buffalo Grove. Our service area extends throughout Illinois to cities like Aurora, Naperville, Joliet, Rockford, Springfield, Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Bloomington-Normal, Decatur, Quincy, Carbondale, and Metro East/St. Louis. We also cross state lines into Indiana (Gary, Hammond, South Bend), Wisconsin (Milwaukee, Madison, Kenosha), Iowa (Davenport, Bettendorf), and Michigan (Benton Harbor, Kalamazoo) for clients needing regional coverage.

To get an instant quote, call our 24/7 reservation team at 708-797-6790 with your trip details: date(s), pickup/drop-off addresses, headcount, and any must-have amenities. You’ll receive a personalized estimate in minutes. If you’re ready to book, simply confirm your choice and we’ll send over a contract to e-sign. Once finalized, your bus is reserved and you’ll get driver contact info 48 hours before departure. The whole process is fast, easy, and managed by local experts who know the Des Plaines area inside and out.