Bus Tickets from Chico to Chicago

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Next departures for Chico to Chicago on September 27
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Chico Bus Station
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanCheapest
Amtrak
Chico
Chicago (Union Station), ILFastest
Amtrak
Chico
Chicago (Union Station), ILNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Chico Bus Station
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Chico Bus Station
537-517 W. Jackson BlvdNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chico to Chicago

Bus
Average PriceUS$233 - US$535Average Duration2d 19h
72kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$191 - US$1,631Average Duration2d 13h
261kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chico to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 2 days, 19 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$233, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
2d 19hAverage Duration
US$233Cheapest ticket
72kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chico to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$271
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 19h
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure6:25am
Distance2873 km
Latest bus departure1:00pm

Chico to Chicago Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chico - Chicago

  1. What is the distance between Chico and Chicago?

    The distance between Chico and Chicago is around 2873 km (1782 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09-23
US$254
09-24
US$281
Today
US$257
09-26
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09-27
US$231
09-28
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09-29
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09-30
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chico to Chicago was searched and found on Sep 27, 2025 with a price of US$231

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

You can expect to pay from US$231 to US$2,970 for a bus ticket from Chico to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$231 which is on 2025-09-27.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Chico to Chicago, get comfy and count the stars.

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 Chico to Chicago.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

What's the cheapest way to go from Chico to Chicago?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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