How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to San Antonio?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to San Antonio start from $102. The average price for this route is around $186. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Chicago to San Antonio?

The average bus trip duration from Chicago to San Antonio is 1d 3h, covering a distance of 1042 miles (1681 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 22h 30m and is operated by Tornado Bus .

Which bus companies service the Chicago to San Antonio route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 40 buses available per day, including services from Tornado Bus , Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Chicago to San Antonio?

The earliest bus departs from Chicago to San Antonio at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to San Antonio?

A bus trip from Chicago to San Antonio generates an estimated 42 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Chicago to San Antonio?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to San Antonio?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Tornado Bus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Chicago to San Antonio?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to San Antonio?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Chicago to San Antonio from $255 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to San Antonio on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 13h	12:55pm	San Antonio Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:50pm	San Antonio Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	10:00pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 17h	3:20pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to San Antonio on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 1h	9:10pm	Pearl District	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	2:00pm	Chicago, IL	22h 13m	12:13pm	Tornado I-35	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 6h	12:55pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:50pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 22h	9:10pm	Pearl District	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to San Antonio on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d	11:25pm	Pearl District	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	2:00pm	Chicago, IL	22h 13m	12:13pm	Tornado I-35	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	12:55pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:50pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 13h	11:25pm	Pearl District	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to San Antonio on December 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 13h	11:25pm	Pearl District	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	2:00pm	Chicago, IL	22h 13m	12:13pm	Tornado I-35	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	12:55pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:50pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 22h	9:10pm	Pearl District	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to San Antonio on December 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 13h	11:25pm	Pearl District	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	2:00pm	Chicago, IL	22h 13m	12:13pm	Tornado I-35	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	12:55pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:50pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 13h	11:25pm	Pearl District	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to San Antonio on December 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d	11:25pm	Pearl District	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	2:00pm	Chicago, IL	22h 13m	12:13pm	Tornado I-35	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	12:55pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:50pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 13h	11:25pm	Pearl District	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to San Antonio on December 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 7h	12:55pm	San Antonio Bus Station	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	2:00pm	Chicago, IL	22h 13m	12:13pm	Tornado I-35	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	12:55pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:55pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 13h	11:25pm	Pearl District	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to San Antonio on December 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	7:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 4h	11:55pm	San Antonio Bus Station	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	2:00pm	Chicago, IL	22h 13m	12:13pm	Tornado I-35	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 6h	12:55pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:55pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	5:25am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 7h	12:55pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to San Antonio

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Antonio. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $102, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

40bus per day

1d 3hAverage Duration

1042 milesDistance

42kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$102 - $588	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 42kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$121 - $650	Average Duration1d 12h	CO₂ emissions 154kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and San Antonio?

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Stops in San Antonio

A
San Antonio Bus Station
500 N St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA
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B
Tornado I-35
7914 Interstate 35 Access Rd, San Antonio, TX 78224, USA
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C
San Antonio, TX
165 Bowie St, San Antonio, 78205
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D
4407 S PanAm Expy #101
4407 S PanAm Expy #101, San Antonio, TX 78225, USA
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Compare bus companies

Tornado Bus

3/5157 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.8

A Texas-based company, Tornado Bus operates throughout the United States, with routes connecting major cities, including Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Each day,10 buses leave from their terminals to destinations across the continent. Their buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathrooms, power outlets and a comfortable amount of legroom. With prices as low as $258 for a short ride, Tornado offers options for budget travelers, without compromising comfort. and those looking for a little luxury. The company requires printed tickets for boarding and their tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to two hours before travel time for a fee. With a friendly staff and multiple routes, traveling with Tornado is a convenient way to get around.

Greyhound

3.5/587,412 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,501 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Chicago to San Antonio, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to San Antonio?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to San Antonio start from $102. The average price for this route is around $186. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Chicago to San Antonio?
The average bus trip duration from Chicago to San Antonio is 1d 3h, covering a distance of 1042 miles (1681 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 22h 30m and is operated by Tornado Bus.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to San Antonio route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 40 buses available per day, including services from Tornado Bus, Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Chicago to San Antonio?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to San Antonio at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to San Antonio?
A bus trip from Chicago to San Antonio generates an estimated 42 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Chicago to San Antonio?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to San Antonio?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Tornado Bus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Chicago to San Antonio?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to San Antonio?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/30

$275

12/01

$275

Today

$275

12/03

$275

12/04

$275

12/05

$285

12/06

$285

12/07

$285

The cheapest trip from Chicago to San Antonio, US was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $275

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 Antonio, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $275 to $300 for a bus ticket from Chicago to San Antonio, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $275 which is on 2025-12-03.