Bus Drivers for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills8%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Associate's degree13%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
Less than a year2%3-5 years6%6-10 years24%Current company
Chicago Transit Authority
Pace Suburban BusGrand Prairie TransitTime at current job
Less than a year36%1-2 years24%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Bus Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $55,119 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,841 – $67,754 yearly
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School Bus Driver
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Passenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CDL BOSHASkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsOTRSupervising ExperienceBus Operator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDLPassenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL C+2 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementPassenger VehicleDrivingBus DrivingCommercial DrivingDelivery Driver
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitTanker EndorsementCDLPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsDOT (Department of Transportation) RegulationsTransportation Safety RegulationsBox TruckMicrosoft OfficeBus Operator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDLCertified Notary PublicPassenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsDrivingCommercial DrivingCommercial VehicleCustomer ServiceBus Driver
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDLSchool Bus EndorsementPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL CPERC Card+3 moreSkills
Public SpeakingPresentation SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingDancingSummer Camp ExperienceBus Operator/Driver
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDLPassenger EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementNon-CDL Class C+1 moreSkills
OTRService Technician ExperienceCDLDrivingCommercial DrivingCommercial Vehicle
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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 109 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 a bus driver?
Common licenses or certifications for bus drivers include: Passenger Endorsement, Driver's License 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: bus operator/driver, bus operator and shuttle bus 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 20 years of professional experience.
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