Bus Tickets from Chicago to Chico

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Chico

Bus
Average PriceUS$234 - US$454Average Duration2d 3h
72kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$347 - US$661Average Duration2d 13h
261kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Chico

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chico. The journey takes about 2 days, 3 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$234, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
2d 3hAverage Duration
US$234Cheapest ticket
72kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Chico: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$293
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 3h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure9:45am
Distance2873 km
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Chicago to Chico Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Chico

  1. What is the travel distance from Chicago to Chico?

    It's about 2873 km (1782 miles) from Chicago to Chico.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Chico was searched and found on Aug 2, 2025 with a price of US$227

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

You can expect to pay from US$227 to US$227 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Chico based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$227 which is on 2025-08-02.

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Bus Travel Tips

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

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Chicago to Chico, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Chicago to Chico.

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

Did you know?

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.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Chico?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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