San Diego, CA to Chicago, IL bus

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Cheap bus tickets from San Diego, CA to Chicago, IL

Showing times and prices for Nov 12

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Diego, CA to Chicago, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

FlixBus
09:00PM54h40
San Diego, CA
03:40AMChicago, IL
$2041One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
12:00PM59h40
San Diego, CA
11:40PMChicago, IL
$2151One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
08:25PM61h35
San Diego, CA
10:00AMChicago, IL
$3491One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
01:50PM57h50
San Diego, CA
11:40PMChicago, IL
$4191One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
02:35AM64h40
San Diego, CA
07:15PMChicago, IL
$5771One-way
0 transfers

San Diego, CA to Chicago, IL bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 12
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
FlixBus02:35AM San Diego, CA64h40 07:15PM Chicago, IL0 transfersDirect
FlixBus09:00PM San Diego, CA54h40 03:40AM Chicago, IL0 transfersDirect
Greyhound12:00PM San Diego, CA59h40 11:40PM Chicago, IL0 transfersDirect
FlixBus01:50PM San Diego, CA57h50 11:40PM Chicago, IL0 transfersDirect
Greyhound08:25PM San Diego, CA61h35 10:00AM Chicago, IL0 transfersDirect

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Bus times from San Diego, CA to Chicago, IL

Showing times and prices for Nov 12

Fastest Journey

2 d 6 h 40 m

Average

2 d 11 h 41 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

2784 km

Of the 5 buses that leave San Diego, CA for Chicago, IL every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

FlixBus
09:00PM54h40
San Diego, CA
03:40AMChicago, IL
$2041One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
01:50PM57h50
San Diego, CA
11:40PMChicago, IL
$4191One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
12:00PM59h40
San Diego, CA
11:40PMChicago, IL
$2151One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
08:25PM61h35
San Diego, CA
10:00AMChicago, IL
$3491One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
02:35AM64h40
San Diego, CA
07:15PMChicago, IL
$5771One-way
0 transfers

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Journey information

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

Buses from San Diego, CA to Chicago, IL run on average 14 times per day, taking around 57h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $109 (€96) but you can travel from only $54 (€48) 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 $54 (€48)
Distance
1729 miles (2784 km)
Average bus duration
57h 58m
Cheapest ticket price
$109 (€96)
Buses per day
14
Fastest bus
54h 40m
First bus
05:00
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 $54 (€48)

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

FAQs: Take the bus from San Diego, CA to Chicago, IL with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from San Diego, CA to Chicago, IL.
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Cheap bus tickets from San Diego, CA to Chicago, IL can start from as little as $109 (€96) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for San Diego, CA to Chicago, IL is $249 (€219); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the San Diego, CA to Chicago, IL bus travel time is 54 h 40 min   for the 1726 mile (2784 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from San Diego, CA to Chicago, IL leaves at 5: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last bus from San Diego, CA to Chicago, IL leaves at 10: 50 PM.
The cheapest month to travel from San Diego, CA to Chicago, IL by bus is July.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between San Diego, CA and Chicago, IL including taking a bus, train or flight.
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