Chicago Area Bus Sales & Support
New and used buses, vans, and shuttles delivered to Chicago and the surrounding Illinois region, backed by your dedicated IL sales rep, nationwide service coverage, and in-house financing.
Arguably a ‘Top 2’ or ‘Top 3’ city in the United States, Chicago is a glistening metropolis with towering skyscrapers, vibrant neighborhoods, and lush greenery, with more than 500 parks calling it home. We marvel at Chicago’s skyline from the famed 360 Chicago Observation Deck and its multicultural neighborhoods and bustling downtown area known as The Loop.
Cultural and shopping enthusiasts will also appreciate Chicago’s more than 60 museums, including the Field Museum, Art Institute of Chicago, and the 13-block Magnificent Mile, with hundreds of name-brand stores. Chicago is also revered as top art and theater destination, with the 300,000-work Art Institute of Chicago and five Tony Award-winning locales calling it home.
If you are planning group travel in and around the Chicago area, TESCO is ready to help. Keep reading to learn more about TESCO and its inventory of new and used buses for airport shuttles, mobile health clinics, child care, church, and dozens of other types of fleet operators you can trust.
- Units delivered to IL since 2019
- 340
- Illinois service centers
- 98
- Available IL reps
- 5
- Family-owned since
- 1968
Buses & vans available now near Chicago
Every vehicle below can be delivered to Chicago. 425 units are in stock nationwide right now.
3 Pass & 2 WC & Driver
Chrysler Voyager LX
Max Pass: 5
3 Pass & 2 WC & Driver
Ford Transit X2C-XL
Max Pass: 7
14 Pass & Driver
Chevrolet G-3500 SRW
Max Pass: 14
12 Pass & 2 WC & Driver
Ford E350 DRW
Max Pass: 14
20 Pass & 2 WC & Driver
Ford E450
Max Pass: 25
13 Pass & Driver
Ford E350 DRW
Max Pass: 13
Your Chicago support team
TESCO has Sales Reps assigned to Illinois which helps get you a hard-working, friendly, and knowledgeable sales rep to assist with shuttle bus sales. Check out our Sales Support section below to find the contact information for the sales rep in your designated area!
Quick facts about Chicago
- Chicago is the largest city in Illinois
- The famous Twinkie was invented in the Chicago suburb of Schiller Park (1930)
- Daniel Hale Williams performed the first open heart surgery in Chicago (1883)
- Chicago has many nicknames, including “The Windy City,” “City of Big Shoulders,” and “The Second City”
- Chicago has roughly 26 miles of public beaches
- The Willis Tower is one of the three tallest buildings in the Western Hemisphere
- More than 2,000 hot dog stands set up shop in Chicago, whipping up world-famous Chicago-style hot dogs every day
- Famous people born or raised in Chicago include Jennifer Hudson, Harrison Ford, Robin Williams, Bernie Mac, Dwyane Wade, Barack Obama, and Maria Shriver
Which TESCO Vehicles Come Recommended for Chicago Residents?
Child Care Operators. If you run a child care facility in or around Chicago, we have a wide selection of child care buses. Our preferred option is the MFSAB (Multi-Function School Activity Bus), a “Type A” bus seating up to 14 passengers. They have multiple safety options, such as restraints and child check systems.
Other options include larger Ford Transit or Chevrolet 3500-based Type A buses or Ford E-Series-based Type B buses.
To search TESCO’s used child care inventory, visit TESCO - Child Care Buses and Vans For Sale. If you are unsure which child care bus to consider, give one of our TESCO sales representatives a call at 800.227.3572.
Hotel and Airport Parking Garage Operators. Do you operate a hotel or airport parking business with regular transport of small to large groups of passengers? TESCO has a wide selection of new and used shuttle buses, comprising Ford E350 and E450 or Chevrolet 3500 and 4500 chassis vehicles.
To view our new shuttle bus inventory, visit TESCO - Shuttle Buses for Sale.
Benefits of TESCO New and Used Buses
Leasing and Financing. TESCO, or a trusted third-party partner, is happy to help you finance your next vehicle with various leasing and financing options. There are many advantages to financing with us, such as 100% financing, spread out tax obligations, and working with a one-stop shop.
For more information on our leasing and financing programs, visit TESCO - Bus Leasing and Coach Leasing. You may also call one of our sales representatives at 800.227.3572.
In-House Graphic Design. One of our talented in-house designers is happy to bring your brand to life with various graphics packages for your vehicle. Our basic graphic design packages incorporate your company logo, tagline, and other website markings on your vehicle’s beltway, front and back.
We also offer partial and full wrap options to cover more of your vehicle’s space.
To learn more about our graphics packages, along with all supported file types and artwork requirements, visit TESCO - Bus Graphic Design Packages.
Work with Leading Transit Associations. TESCO has won contracts from state agencies and transit cooperatives to provide vehicles.
These include:
- Ohio Department of Transportation Cooperative Purchasing Program
- Michigan Department of Transportation Contract for Medium and Light Duty Buses
- Wisconsin Department of Transportation Human Service Vehicle (HSV)
- United States Government General Services Administration (GSA) Contract
- Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS)
- Kentucky Public Transit Association
Click on each link to view contract pages covering everything from floor plans and pricing/option selection worksheets.
Solid Reputation. TESCO has hundreds of loyal, satisfied customers vouching for our product and service quality. Our review pages have more than a thousand reviews across key categories.
Here are two reviews from Illinois residents:
“I would highly recommend TESCO. Dan Myrice followed through with everything promised and was great to work with and so was Josh Wise on parts and service. What a Great bunch of guys and a Quality Company. Thank you!”
“This was our third vehicle purchased from Tesco, and in all cases the total experience was, in every aspect, totally satisfactory.”
About TESCO
In 1968, TESCO began with humble beginnings in the Northwest Ohio area, where we specialized in school bus sales. From there, we expanded nationwide and built valuable relationships with thousands of regional transit associations, large corporations, and individuals who appreciate the Proven Quality, Trusted Name mantra.
Our inventory now covers buses of all floor plans and configurations, such as 14-passenger Turtle Top Ford E350s to larger buses for up to 28 passengers. All come from reputable bus manufacturers like Turtle Top, Glaval Bus, StarTrans Bus, Frontrunner, Forest River Van, Collins, L.A. West, and Sunset Vans.
Whether it’s a wheelchair bus for sale, a 15-passenger bus for sale, a 24-passenger bus for sale, or 32 passenger bus for sale, TESCO has you covered.
If you are interested in learning more about TESCO, complete our information request form or call a sales representative at 800.227.3572. You may also follow us on Facebook, X, YouTube, and Instagram.
To see a current list of our bus sales inventory or used buses for sale, check our new bus inventory and used bus inventory pages.
View New Buses For Sale Near Chicago View Used Buses For Sale Near ChicagoWhat Illinois customers say
“I would highly recommend TESCO. Dan Myrice followed through with everything promised and was great to work with and so was Josh Wise on parts and service. What a Great bunch of guys and a Quality Company. Thank you!”
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