How much is the bus ticket from Sacramento to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Sacramento to Chicago start from $124. The average price for this route is around $226. 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 Sacramento to Chicago?

The average bus trip duration from Sacramento to Chicago is 2d 14h, covering a distance of 1787 miles (2881 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 21h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Sacramento to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak , FlixBus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Sacramento to Chicago at 7:05am. And the latest bus departs at 9:55pm.

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

A bus trip from Sacramento to Chicago generates an estimated 72 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 Sacramento to Chicago?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.

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

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

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

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 Sacramento to Chicago?

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

Bus Sacramento to Chicago from $144 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Sacramento to Chicago on December 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	3:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	CheapestFastest
	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	4:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	3d 8h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to Chicago on December 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 23h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 21h	4:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	4:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	3:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 13h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to Chicago on December 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 23h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 21h	4:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	4:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	3:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 13h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to Chicago on December 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 23h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 21h	4:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	4:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	3:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 13h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to Chicago on December 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 23h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 21h	4:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	8:00am	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 3h	1:44pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	4:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	3:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to Chicago on December 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 23h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 21h	4:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	4:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 13h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	3d 8h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to Chicago on December 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 23h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 21h	4:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	8:00am	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 3h	1:44pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	4:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	10:30am	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 1h	1:44pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to Chicago on December 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 23h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 21h	4:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	4:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	3:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 13h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Sacramento 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 2 days, 9 hours 28 minutes and with fares starting at just $120, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

2d 9hAverage Duration

1785 milesDistance

262kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$124 - $749	Average Duration2d 14h	CO₂ emissions 72kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$120 - $425	Average Duration2d 9h	CO₂ emissions 262kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Sacramento and Chicago?

Stops in Sacramento

A
Greyhound Sacramento Station
420 Richards Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95811, USA
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B
Old Sacramento
961 2nd St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
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C
Fruitridge Rd
3330 Fruitridge Rd, Sacramento, CA 95820, USA
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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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,420 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.

Amtrak

4/55,630 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,556 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 Sacramento, US to Chicago 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 Sacramento to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Sacramento to Chicago start from $124. The average price for this route is around $226. 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 Sacramento to Chicago?
The average bus trip duration from Sacramento to Chicago is 2d 14h, covering a distance of 1787 miles (2881 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 21h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Sacramento to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Sacramento to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Sacramento to Chicago at 7:05am. And the latest bus departs at 9:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sacramento to Chicago?
A bus trip from Sacramento to Chicago generates an estimated 72 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 Sacramento to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Sacramento to Chicago?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Sacramento to Chicago?
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 Sacramento to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, 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

12/06

$325

12/07

$323

Today

$391

12/09

$529

12/10

$358

12/11

$321

12/12

$264

12/13

$266

The cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to Chicago was searched and found on Dec 12, 2025 with a price of $264

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

You can expect to pay from $264 to $1,545 for a bus ticket from Sacramento, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $264 which is on 2025-12-12.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.