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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Chicago, IL to Emeryville, CA
Cheapest price
$234
Average price
$269
Fastest journey
2 d 1 h 44 m
Average duration
2 d 6 h 41 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
2970 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chicago, IL to Emeryville, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chicago, IL to Emeryville, CA will cost around $269 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $234.
Of the 5 buses that leave Chicago, IL for Emeryville, CA on Thu, May 07, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct buses cover the 2970 km distance in an average of 2 d 6 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 d 1 h 44 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest buses will take 2 d 11 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
6:15 AM56h20Chicago, IL2:35 PMEmeryville, CA$2341One-way0 transfers- 4:30 AM57h40Chicago, IL2:10 PMEmeryville, CA$2411One-way0 transfers
- 3:45 PM59h15Chicago, IL3:00 AMEmeryville, CA$2441One-way0 transfers
- 6:01 PM49h44Chicago, IL7:45 PMEmeryville, CA$3051One-way0 transfers
- 5:20 PM50h25Chicago, IL7:45 PMEmeryville, CA$3211One-way0 transfers
- 6:01 PM49h44Chicago, IL7:45 PMEmeryville, CA$3051One-way0 transfers
- 5:20 PM50h25Chicago, IL7:45 PMEmeryville, CA$3211One-way0 transfers
- 6:15 AM56h20Chicago, IL2:35 PMEmeryville, CA$2341One-way0 transfers
- 4:30 AM57h40Chicago, IL2:10 PMEmeryville, CA$2411One-way0 transfers
- 3:45 PM59h15Chicago, IL3:00 AMEmeryville, CA$2441One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago, IL to Emeryville, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Emeryville, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $67. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 12h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $67, and a train costs an average of $137.
Distance: 1845 miles (2970 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$290 Average price | $339 Average price | $241 Average price Cheapest | $452 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
56h 17m Average total duration 55h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53h 27m Average total duration 52h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 11m Average total duration Fastest 12h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 30h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Emeryville, CA:
A flight is $50 (€40) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Emeryville, CA costing on average $290 (€232).
A flight is $98 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Emeryville, CA costing on average $339 (€270).
Other travel options to Emeryville, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 52h 57m.
Bus takes on average 55h 47m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Live departures
Chicago, IL to Emeryville, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Chicago, IL to Emeryville, CA buses for today, Wednesday, May 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:20 PM Chicago, IL | 50h25 | 7:45 PM Emeryville, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:01 PM Chicago, IL | 49h44 | 7:45 PM Emeryville, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 7 | |||||
| 4:30 AM Chicago, IL | 57h40 | 2:10 PM Emeryville, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:45 PM Chicago, IL | 59h15 | 3:00 AM Emeryville, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:00 PM Chicago, IL | 70h35 | 2:35 PM Emeryville, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Chicago, IL to Emeryville, CA
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Buses from Chicago, IL to Emeryville, CA run on average 13 times per day, taking around 55h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $234 (€187) but you can travel from only $67 (€54) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 1845 miles (2970 km) distance in 49h 44m.
Distance 1845 miles (2970 km) |
Average bus duration 55h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $234 (€187) |
Buses per day 13 |
Fastest bus 49h 44m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 7 days |
FAQs: Bus from Chicago, IL to Emeryville, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chicago, IL to Emeryville, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Emeryville, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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