Bus Drivers for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills7%Time Management5%Education level
High school diploma or GED63%Vocational or technical training13%Associate's degree11%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years30%6-10 years20%Current company
First Student
ABM Aviation
Durham School Services
Time at current job
2-5 years50%Less than a year38%1-2 years13%
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Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Bus Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $55,055 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,697 – $67,812 yearly
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School Bus Driver
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Passenger EndorsementCDL BClass DPassenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementDOT Physical Certification+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsMechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceHeavy LiftingPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsBus Driver
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDLPassenger EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL CCDL a+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOTRDrivingBus DrivingSchool Bus DrivingBus Driver
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDL BCDLPassenger EndorsementPERC CardDriver's LicenseCDL C+3 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSecurityDrivingSchool Bus Driver
Berwyn, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DCDLSchool Bus EndorsementPassenger EndorsementFirearms LicenseDOT Physical Certification+5 moreSkills
Time ManagementOhmmeterOTROrganizational SkillsLeadershipSolderingSchool Bus Driver
Berwyn, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDL BCDLPassenger EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportShuttle DrivingDrivingBus DrivingSchool Bus Driver
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDLPassenger EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPR+1 moreSkills
DrivingBus DrivingSchool Bus DrivingCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportPassenger Pickup and Drop-Off
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What's the average time to fill a bus driver role?
The average time to fill a bus driver role is 112 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do bus drivers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a bus driver include: communication skills, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for bus drivers?
Common licenses or certifications for bus drivers include: Driver's License, Passenger Endorsement and CDL.
What are some job titles related to bus drivers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to bus drivers include: school bus driver, shuttle bus driver and bus operator/driver.
What level of education is common for a bus driver?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a bus driver in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a bus driver?
Most bus drivers have 15 years of professional experience.
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