What's the distance between San Diego and Chicago by coach?

The journey from San Diego to Chicago by coach covers an approximate distance of 1729 miles (2788 km).

How can I travel from San Diego to Chicago avoiding air travel?

To travel from San Diego to Chicago without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus San Diego to Chicago from £136 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from San Diego to Chicago on 18 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	13:45	Downtown SD (Seaport)	2d 2h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:10	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2d 1h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:35	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 6h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	2d 6h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:25	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 5h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Chicago on 19 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:10	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2d 2h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:10	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2d 1h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:35	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 6h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	2d 6h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:25	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 5h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Chicago on 20 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	13:45	Downtown SD (Seaport)	2d 16h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:10	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2d 1h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:35	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 6h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	2d 6h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:25	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 5h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Chicago on 21 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	2d 6h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:10	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2d 1h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:35	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 6h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	2d 10h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:15	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 3h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Chicago on 22 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:15	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 4h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:10	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2d 1h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:35	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 6h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	2d 6h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:15	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 3h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Chicago on 23 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00	Greyhound Bus Stop	2d 3h	15:55	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:10	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2d 1h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:35	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 6h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	2d 6h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:15	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 3h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Chicago on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	13:45	Downtown SD (Seaport)	2d 16h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:10	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2d 1h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:35	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 6h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	2d 6h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:15	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 3h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 14:21 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 2 days, 6 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just £94, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

33bus per day

2d 6hAverage duration

1728 milesDistance

70kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£94 - £602	Average duration2d 6h	CO₂ emissions 70kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£145 - £271	Average duration1d 22h	CO₂ emissions 254kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,591 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,356 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in San Diego and Chicago?

Stops in San Diego

A - Mission Valley Sheraton

B - Old Town Courtyard Marriot

C - Downtown Holiday Inn

D - Greyhound Station

E - Market St. & Park Blvd

F - San Ysidro McDonald's

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from San Diego, CA, US to Chicago

What's the distance between San Diego and Chicago by coach?
The journey from San Diego to Chicago by coach covers an approximate distance of 1729 miles (2788 km).
How can I travel from San Diego to Chicago avoiding air travel?
To travel from San Diego to Chicago without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. 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

15/11

£420

16/11

£368

Today

£311

18/11

£348

19/11

£262

20/11

£254

21/11

£242

22/11

£250

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Chicago was searched and found on 21 Nov 2025 with a price of £242

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

You can expect to pay from £242 to £427 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £242, which is on 2025-11-21.