What is the travel distance from Riverside to Chicago?

About 1700 miles (2741 km) separate Riverside and Chicago.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Riverside to Chicago?

The majority of buses traveling from Riverside to Chicago start their journey at Riverside Bus Station and wind up at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Auditorium Building and Theatre, Robie House, Museum of Science and Industry, Grant Park and Lincoln Park Zoo.

Bus Riverside to Chicago from $177 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Riverside to Chicago on November 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:00pm	UC Riverside	2d 8h	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	3:25pm	Riverside Station	1d 21h	2:42pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
	3:25pm	Riverside Station	1d 21h	2:42pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:05am	UC Riverside	2d 4h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	3:25pm	Riverside Station	2d 21h	2:39pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Riverside to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 23 hours 22 minutes and with fares starting at just $180, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

1d 23hAverage Duration

1696 milesDistance

249kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$141 - $615	Average Duration2d 4h	CO₂ emissions 68kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$180 - $1,400	Average Duration1d 23h	CO₂ emissions 249kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,584 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,316 reviews

Staff4.1

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, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Riverside and Chicago?

Stops in Riverside

A - Riverside Bus Station

B - Commerce St

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 traveling from Riverside, CA to Chicago by bus

What is the travel distance from Riverside to Chicago?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Riverside to Chicago?
What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/12

$215

11/13

$306

Today

$257

11/15

$257

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The cheapest trip from Riverside, CA to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $215

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

You can expect to pay from $215 to $3,910 for a bus ticket from Riverside, CA to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $257 which is on 2025-11-15.