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The cheapest and fastest buses from Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA

Showing times and prices for Jul 18

Cheapest price

$257

Average price

$351

Fastest journey

2 d 3 h 15 m

Average duration

2 d 5 h 4 m

Buses per day

17

Distance

2784 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chicago, IL to San Diego, 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 San Diego, CA will cost around $351 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $257.

Fast buses

It's difficult to get from Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA without transferring at least 2 times.

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10:00PM62h05
Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL
10:05AMSan Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center
$2571One-way
5 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhoundundefined · undefined
04:30PM51h50
Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
06:20PMSan Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center
$2661One-way
2 transfers
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10:00AM58h20
Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL
06:20PMSan Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center
$2911One-way
3 transfers
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09:45AM56h25
Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
04:10PMSan Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center
$3081One-way
4 transfers
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10:00PM61h15
Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL
09:15AMSan Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA
$3441One-way
5 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €97. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €97, and a train costs an average of €164.

Distance: 1729 miles (2784 km)

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Train
Flight

€229

Average price

Cheapest

€360

Average price

€234

Average price

45h 8m

Average total duration

44h 38m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

50h 8m

Average total duration

49h 38m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

7h 55m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 55m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

2.8 - 7.0kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 2.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

8.4 - 16.7kg

CO2 emissions

Greyhound

Most popular bus company

Amtrak

Most popular train company

Spirit Airlines

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
Greyhound
Departure Time
12:15AM
Arrival Time
10:40AM
Duration
60h25
Departure days
Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$396
Operator
Greyhound
Departure Time
09:45AM
Arrival Time
04:10PM
Duration
56h25
Departure days
Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$237
Operator
Greyhound
Departure Time
10:00AM
Arrival Time
06:20PM
Duration
58h20
Departure days
Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$233
Operator
Greyhound
Departure Time
04:30PM
Arrival Time
06:20PM
Duration
51h50
Departure days
Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$231
Operator
Greyhound
Departure Time
10:00PM
Arrival Time
10:05AM
Duration
62h05
Departure days
Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$256

Live departures

Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA bus times

Showing buses for today, Thursday, July 17
Last updated at 12:39 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus+greyhound+meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus+greyhound5:15 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
60h25
5:40 PM San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA4 transfers
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus+greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined2:45 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
56h25
11:10 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center4 transfers
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus+greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined2:45 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
55h35
10:20 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA4 transfers
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus+greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined2:45 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
55h55
10:40 PM San Diego, Hardy Ave / Campanile Mall Dr, CA4 transfers
greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined+meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus3:00 PM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL
61h30
4:30 AM San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA3 transfers
greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined · undefined3:00 PM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL
58h20
1:20 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center3 transfers
greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined · undefined3:00 PM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL
57h45
12:45 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA3 transfers
greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined+meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus3:00 PM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL
58h10
1:10 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA4 transfers
greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined+meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus3:00 PM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL
79h40
10:40 PM San Diego, Hardy Ave / Campanile Mall Dr, CA3 transfers
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus+greyhoundundefined · undefined9:30 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
51h15
12:45 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA2 transfers
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus+greyhound+meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:30 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
55h00
4:30 AM San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA2 transfers
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus+greyhoundundefined · undefined9:30 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
51h50
1:20 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center2 transfers
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus+greyhound+meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus9:30 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
51h40
1:10 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA3 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA

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Buses from Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA run on average 20 times per day, taking around 44h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $120 (€97) but you can travel from only $83 (€67) by flight.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $83 (€67)
Distance
1729 miles (2784 km)
Average bus duration
44h 38m
Cheapest ticket price
$120 (€97)
Buses per day
20
Fastest bus
51h 0m
First bus
05:15
Last bus
22:50
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $83 (€67)

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