Find coaches from Merced to Chicago

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Next departures from Merced to Chicago on 25 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound
Merced Bus Stop
537-517 W. Jackson BlvdNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Merced Bus Stop
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way
537-517 W. Jackson BlvdNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Merced to Chicago

Bus
Average priceUS$242 - US$405Average duration2d 13h
71kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$608 - US$608Average duration2d 21h
259kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Merced to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 2 days, 13 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just US$242, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
2d 13hAverage duration
US$242Cheapest ticket
71kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Merced to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$280
Average bus trip duration2d 13h
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure01:00
Distance1763 miles
Latest bus departure14:10

Merced to Chicago Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Merced - Chicago

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

    The journey from Merced to Chicago by coach covers an approximate distance of 1764 miles (2845 km).

  2. How can I travel from Merced to Chicago avoiding air travel?

    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 might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

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US$267
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Merced to Chicago was searched and found on 30 Sept 2025 with a price of US$267

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

You can expect to pay from US$267 to US$267 for a bus ticket from Merced to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$267, which is on 2025-09-30.

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Bus Travel Tips

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

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Merced to Chicago will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

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

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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

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