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
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.
It's difficult to get from Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA without transferring at least 2 times.
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)
Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
---|---|---|
€229 Average price Cheapest | €360 Average price | €234 Average price |
45h 8m Average total duration 44h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50h 8m Average total duration 49h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration Fastest 4h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
2.8 - 7.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 8.4 - 16.7kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest 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 |
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | 5:15 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 60h25 | 5:40 PM San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA | 4 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | 2:45 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 56h25 | 11:10 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 4 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | 2:45 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 55h35 | 10:20 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 4 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | 2:45 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 55h55 | 10:40 PM San Diego, Hardy Ave / Campanile Mall Dr, CA | 4 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | 3:00 PM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 61h30 | 4:30 AM San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 58h20 | 1:20 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 57h45 | 12:45 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 3 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | 3:00 PM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 58h10 | 1:10 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 4 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | 3:00 PM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 79h40 | 10:40 PM San Diego, Hardy Ave / Campanile Mall Dr, CA | 3 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | 9:30 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 51h15 | 12:45 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 9:30 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 55h00 | 4:30 AM San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | 9:30 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 51h50 | 1:20 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 9:30 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 51h40 | 1:10 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 3 transfers | |
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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 |
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