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- This trip is recommended because it is the: CheapestDeparture time: August 12 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: 537-517 W. Jackson BlvdArrival time: August 15 atDestination city: San FranciscoDestination location: San Francisco Bus StationOperated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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- Departure time: August 12 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanArrival time: August 15 atDestination city: San FranciscoDestination location: San Francisco Bus StationOperated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Vehicle: BusDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to San FranciscoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 2 days, 10 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$120, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - San Francisco, US
What is the travel distance from Chicago to San Francisco?
The distance between Chicago and San Francisco is approximately 2987 km (1852 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to San Francisco?
Buses departing from Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago will take you to Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf) in San Francisco.
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The cheapest trip from Chicago to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Aug 15, 2025 with a price of US$139To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to San Francisco, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$139 to US$651 for a bus ticket from Chicago to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$139 which is on 2025-08-15.
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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Chicago to San Francisco.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Chicago to San Francisco, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
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 Francisco.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Chicago to San Francisco while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
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