Find coaches from Chicago to Riverside, CA

Next departures

Next departures from Chicago to Riverside on 3 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
UC RiversideCheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Greyhound Station
UC RiversideNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
UC RiversideNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
UC RiversideNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Chicago to Riverside

Bus
Average priceUS$147 - US$503Average duration2d
68kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$180 - US$378Average duration1d 22h
249kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to Riverside

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Riverside. The journey takes about 1 day, 22 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just US$180, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day
1d 22hAverage duration
US$180Cheapest ticket
249kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Riverside, CA: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$227
Average bus trip duration2d
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure10:00
Distance1695 miles
Latest bus departure22:00

Chicago to Riverside Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Riverside, CA

  1. What's the distance between Chicago and Riverside by coach?

    The journey from Chicago to Riverside by coach covers an approximate distance of 1700 miles (2741 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Chicago to Riverside without flying?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Chicago to Riverside.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 Riverside.

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 Riverside.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Chicago to Riverside, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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

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.

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 Riverside, CA?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from Riverside, CA to Chicago

You can also go to Riverside, CA by train

Train from Chicago to Riverside, CA

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