Bus Tickets from Chicago to San Antonio, US

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Next departures for Chicago to San Antonio on October 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
San Antonio Bus StationCheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso
Chicago, IL
Tornado I-35Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit
Downtown Greyhound Station
San Antonio Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico
Downtown Greyhound Station
San Antonio Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Downtown Greyhound Station
Pearl DistrictNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to San Antonio

Bus
Average PriceUS$71 - US$389Average Duration1d 3h
42kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$121 - US$585Average Duration1d 12h
154kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to San Antonio

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Antonio. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours, and with fares starting at just US$71, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

36bus per day
1d 3hAverage Duration
US$71Cheapest ticket
42kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to San Antonio, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$148
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 3h
Number of daily buses36
Earliest bus departure12:15am
Distance1696 km
Latest bus departure11:59pm

Chicago to San Antonio Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - San Antonio, US

  1. What is the distance between Chicago and San Antonio?

    The distance between Chicago and San Antonio is around 1693 km (1050 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to San Antonio?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at San Antonio Bus Station, in San Antonio.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
09-30
US$255
10-01
US$255
Today
US$255
10-03
US$255
10-04
US$255
10-05
US$255
10-06
US$255
10-07
US$255
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to San Antonio, US was searched and found on Sep 30, 2025 with a price of US$255

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to San Antonio, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$255 to US$270 for a bus ticket from Chicago to San Antonio, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$255 which is on 2025-10-03.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Chicago to San Antonio.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Chicago to San Antonio.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Chicago to San Antonio.

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Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to San Antonio, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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