Bus Tickets from Chicago to Sacramento, US

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Next departures for Chicago to Sacramento on October 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Greyhound Station
Greyhound Sacramento StationCheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Greyhound Sacramento StationFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Greyhound Station
Greyhound Sacramento StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Greyhound Station
Greyhound Sacramento StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
Greyhound Sacramento StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Sacramento.

Bus
Average Price$116 - $509Average Duration2d 10h
72kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$146 - $655Average Duration2d 11h
262kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Sacramento

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Sacramento. The journey takes about 2 days, 10 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $116, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day
2d 10hAverage Duration
$116Cheapest ticket
72kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Sacramento, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$233
Average bus trip duration2d 10h
Number of daily buses11
Earliest bus departure12:15am
Distance1787 miles (2881 km)
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Chicago to Sacramento Bus

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

Best price found
09/27
$566
09/28
$281
Today
$543
09/30
$334
10/01
$216
10/02
$180
10/03
$162
10/04
$157
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Sacramento, US was searched and found on Oct 4, 2025 with a price of $157

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

You can expect to pay from $157 to $566 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Sacramento, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $157 which is on 2025-10-04.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Chicago and Sacramento!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Chicago to Sacramento, 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 Sacramento.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Chicago to Sacramento 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!

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Sacramento, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from Sacramento, US to Chicago

You can also go to Sacramento, US by train

Train from Chicago to Sacramento, US

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