What is the travel distance from San Antonio to Chicago?

The distance separating San Antonio and Chicago is 1050 miles (1693 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from San Antonio to Chicago start their journey at San Antonio 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 The Field Museum, Cloud Gate, Museum of Science and Industry, Museum of Contemporary Art and Architectural River Cruise.

Bus San Antonio to Chicago from $99 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Antonio to Chicago on September 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:05am	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 9h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	12:10pm	Tornado I-35	22h 45m	10:55am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:30am	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 2h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:30am	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 3h	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	12:40pm	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 7h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for San Antonio to Chicago on September 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:40pm	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 9h	9:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	12:10pm	Tornado I-35	22h 45m	10:55am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:30am	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 2h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:00pm	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 7h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:45am	Pearl District	2d 3h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for San Antonio to Chicago on September 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:00am	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 11h	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	12:10pm	Tornado I-35	22h 45m	10:55am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:30am	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 2h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:00pm	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 7h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:45am	Pearl District	2d 3h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for San Antonio to Chicago on September 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:00pm	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 8h	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	12:10pm	Tornado I-35	22h 45m	10:55am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:30am	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 2h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:00pm	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 7h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:45am	Pearl District	2d 3h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for San Antonio to Chicago on September 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:00am	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 11h	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Conexiones + Tornado Bus	12:15pm	Tornado I-35	22h 25m	10:40am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:30am	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 2h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:00pm	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 7h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:45am	Pearl District	2d 3h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for San Antonio to Chicago on September 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines Mexico + FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:05am	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 9h	3:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	12:10pm	Tornado I-35	22h 45m	10:55am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:30am	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 2h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:00pm	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 7h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:45am	Pearl District	2d 3h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for San Antonio to Chicago on September 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:15pm	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 10h	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	12:10pm	Tornado I-35	22h 45m	10:55am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:30am	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 2h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:45am	Pearl District	2d 3h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	10:00am	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 11h	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from San Antonio to Chicago.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$89 - $442	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 42kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$121 - $365	Average Duration1d 13h	CO₂ emissions 154kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from San Antonio to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $89, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

28bus per day

1d 7hAverage Duration

$89Cheapest ticket

42kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Antonio, US to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$139

Average bus trip duration1d 7h

Number of daily buses28

Earliest bus departure1:30am

Distance1052 miles (1696 km)

Latest bus departure9:00pm

Compare bus companies

Tornado Bus

3/5140 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness5

Wifi3.6

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,4 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.

FlixBus

3.5/510,434 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,243 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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.

Greyhound San Antonio Chicago recent customer reviews

Leaving from Memphis we back tracked to Arkansas. The bus driver kept stopping and not letting anyone know what's going on. I even asked her what was going on and why we kept stopping and she ignored me. The bus broke down 2 hrs away from Chicago. We were supposed to arrive in Chicago downtown around 6am and did not arrive until after 10am. I also paid for two seats for me and my child and he had to sit on my lap because the bus was so crowded and uncomfortable.

Ashley F.

August 18, 2019

The Bus was very hot the driver kepts stopping to go to the bathroom the bus broke down & finally the driver wouldnt take me to the stopping point he said that was the end of where was going. Not according to what was purchased. Had to walk rest of the way. I was not satisfied with this service at all. I am a musician performer travel all the time meet a lot of people & all my fans musician friends & relatives will be hearing about why not to book with this company. Unsatisfied Customer.

Alex P.

May 17, 2018

Terrible reliability on time schedule.

Lee V.

May 12, 2019

Valley Transit

3/530 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness3.1

Wifi2.5

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, New York Trailways

San Antonio to Chicago Bus

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Where are the popular stops in San Antonio and Chicago?

Stops in San Antonio

A - San Antonio Bus Station

B - Tornado I-35

C - San Antonio, TX

D - 4407 S PanAm Expy #101

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 for your trip San Antonio, US - Chicago

What is the travel distance from San Antonio to Chicago?
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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

09/06

$177

09/07

$186

Today

$156

09/09

$160

09/10

$153

09/11

$106

09/12

$158

09/13

$99

The cheapest trip from San Antonio, US to Chicago was searched and found on Sep 13, 2025 with a price of $99

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

You can expect to pay from $99 to $255 for a bus ticket from San Antonio, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $99 which is on 2025-09-13.

Usually Tornado Bus 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from San Antonio to Chicago.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from San Antonio to Chicago.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Antonio to Chicago will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from San Antonio to Chicago, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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 Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 7h	Avg Price$139	Daily Departures28
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 13h	Avg Price$144	Daily Departures3

Will you be returning to San Antonio, US by bus?

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