Find coaches from Chicago to San Francisco, US

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Next departures from Chicago to San Francisco on 3 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
San Francisco Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound
Downtown Greyhound Station
San Francisco Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Downtown Greyhound Station
Daly BART - 500 John Daly BlvdNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
409 Townsend St, SFNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Daly BART - 500 John Daly BlvdNo tags

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Bus Chicago to San Francisco, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$277
Average bus trip duration2d 10h
Number of daily buses17
Earliest bus departure00:15
Distance1851 miles
Latest bus departure23:50

Chicago to San Francisco Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to San Francisco from Chicago, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

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

  1. How far is San Francisco from Chicago by coach?

    The journey from Chicago to San Francisco by coach covers an approximate distance of 1852 miles (2987 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach San Francisco from Chicago without flying?

    To travel from Chicago to San Francisco without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
01/10
US$197
02/10
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04/10
US$212
05/10
US$151
06/10
US$161
07/10
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to San Francisco, US was searched and found on 5 Oct 2025 with a price of US$151

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 Francisco, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$151 to US$265 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$151, which is on 2025-10-05.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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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