School Bus Contractors Directory

School Bus Contractors in Chicago, IL

The top-ranked school bus contractors serving Chicago, IL are Am Bus Company, Aries Charter Transportation Inc and Compass Transportation LLC. We list 30 school bus contractors serving Chicago, IL. 30 of the providers shown match an active record from FMCSA, checked on the date shown. Rankings follow our published methodology; sponsored placements never change rank.

School Bus Contractors serving Chicago, IL (Cook County). 30 providers, 10 of the top 10 verified against federal or state records. Registry records checked on 2026-11-04.

Top 10 ranked school bus contractors for Chicago

Ranked by our published methodology. Sponsored providers are shown separately.
#ProviderVerified recordsBased inPhone
1Am Bus Company✓ Active for-hire passenger carrier (USDOT, FMCSA) #1081281
Chicago, IL(773) 396-5556
2Aries Charter Transportation Inc✓ Active for-hire passenger carrier (USDOT, FMCSA) #693614
Chicago, IL(773) 826-2000
3Compass Transportation LLC✓ Active for-hire passenger carrier (USDOT, FMCSA) #3052915
Chicago, IL(773) 279-9110
4Journey Transit✓ Active for-hire passenger carrier (USDOT, FMCSA) #4334888
Chicago, IL(505) 646-3579
5O'neal's Transportation Svc✓ Active for-hire passenger carrier (USDOT, FMCSA) #4133607
Chicago, IL(773) 947-0701
6Ammons Transportation Service Inc✓ Active for-hire passenger carrier (USDOT, FMCSA) #953073
Chicago, IL (7 mi)(773) 874-7777
7Chimex Enterprise Inc✓ Active for-hire passenger carrier (USDOT, FMCSA) #4323448
Oak Park, IL (7 mi)(773) 272-2728
8Ideal Charter✓ Active for-hire passenger carrier (USDOT, FMCSA) #1875397
Chicago Ridge, IL (10 mi)(708) 570-4019
9Alltown Bus Service Inc✓ Active for-hire passenger carrier (USDOT, FMCSA) #76635
Chicago, IL (12 mi)(351) 322-8400
10Delaware Cars & Limousine✓ Active for-hire passenger carrier (USDOT, FMCSA) #567860
Schiller Park, IL (13 mi)(847) 349-5700
20 more providers serving this area

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Frequently asked questions

How many school bus contractors serve Chicago?

We list 30 school bus contractors serving Chicago, IL: 5 based there and 25 serving it from nearby. 10 of the top 10 match an active federal or state record, checked on 2026-11-04.

Which school bus contractors serve Chicago?

The top-ranked school bus contractors serving Chicago, IL are Am Bus Company, Aries Charter Transportation Inc, Compass Transportation LLC, Journey Transit and O'neal's Transportation Svc. The full ranked list, with the official records each provider matched, is on this page.

Which school bus contractors serving Chicago are verified against official records?

10 of the top 10 match an active official record: Am Bus Company (FMCSA), Aries Charter Transportation Inc (FMCSA), Compass Transportation LLC (FMCSA), Journey Transit (FMCSA) and O'neal's Transportation Svc (FMCSA), and 5 more on this page. Each badge links to the official record it matched.

How are these companies ranked?

By our published methodology: verified registrations, documented capabilities, years registered and responsiveness. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never affect rank.

What does "Verified" mean on this page?

"Verified" means we matched the provider to an active official record on the date shown; each badge links to that record. The absence of a badge only means we have not verified that item.

What should I check before hiring a carrier?

Look up the USDOT and MC numbers in FMCSA records, ask for a certificate of insurance naming you, confirm equipment and lanes in writing, and agree on accessorial charges before the first load.

What should a school check before contracting buses?

Ask for the USDOT number, driver CDL and school bus endorsements, inspection records, insurance limits and how the contractor handles substitute drivers and breakdowns.

"Verified" means we matched the provider to an active official record on the date shown. The absence of a badge only means we have not verified that item. How we rank and verify. Page updated .

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