How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Fresno?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Fresno start from $310. The average price for this route is around $528. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Fresno?

The average bus travel time from Chicago to Fresno is 2d 11h, covering a distance of 2808 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 5h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Chicago to Fresno route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Fresno?

The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Fresno at 10:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Fresno?

A bus trip from Chicago to Fresno generates an estimated 70 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Chicago to Fresno?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87463 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Fresno?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Fresno?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Fresno?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Chicago to Fresno from $307 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Fresno on January 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 11h	4:40am	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:01pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 5h	3:45pm	Amtrak Station	Fastest
	Bus	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 9h	10:15pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	3d 5h	1:05pm	CSU Fresno (Shaw & Cedar)	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 14h	10:15pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Fresno on January 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	3d 1h	10:15pm	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:01pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 5h	3:45pm	Amtrak Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 7h	10:15pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 14h	10:15pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	3d 5h	1:05pm	CSU Fresno (Shaw & Cedar)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Fresno on January 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 17h	3:45pm	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:01pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 5h	3:45pm	Amtrak Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 7h	10:15pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 14h	10:15pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
	Bus	11:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	3d 1h	10:15pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Fresno on January 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 11h	4:40am	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:01pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 5h	3:45pm	Amtrak Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 7h	10:15pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 14h	10:15pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
	Bus	11:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	3d 1h	10:15pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Fresno on January 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	3d 1h	10:15pm	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:01pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 5h	3:45pm	Amtrak Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 7h	10:15pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 14h	10:15pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	3d 5h	1:05pm	CSU Fresno (Shaw & Cedar)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Fresno on January 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 14h	10:15pm	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:01pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 5h	3:45pm	Amtrak Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 7h	10:15pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
	Bus	11:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	3d 1h	10:15pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	3d 5h	1:05pm	CSU Fresno (Shaw & Cedar)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 4:13 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Fresno

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Fresno. The journey takes about 2 days, 11 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $310, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

2d 11hAverage Duration

2808 kmDistance

70kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$310 - $1,367	Average Duration2d 11h	CO₂ emissions 70kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$300 - $5,655	Average Duration2d 9h	CO₂ emissions 255kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Fresno?

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Stops in Fresno

A
Amtrak Station
2660 Tulare St, Fresno, CA 93721, USA
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B
1157 F St
1157 F St, Fresno, CA 93706 , USA
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C
E St
919 E St, Fresno, CA 93706, USA
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D
Train / Greyhound Station
1033 H St, Fresno, CA 93721
E
W Shaw Ave
Carl's Jr., 5275 W Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93722, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,487 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,950 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Fresno, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Fresno?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Fresno start from $310. The average price for this route is around $528. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Fresno?
The average bus travel time from Chicago to Fresno is 2d 11h, covering a distance of 2808 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 5h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Fresno route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Fresno?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Fresno at 10:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Fresno?
A bus trip from Chicago to Fresno generates an estimated 70 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Chicago to Fresno?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87463 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Fresno?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Fresno?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Fresno?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01-05

$443

01-06

$608

Today

$443

01-08

$463

01-09

$474

01-10

$689

01-11

$360

01-12

$307

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Fresno, US was searched and found on Jan 12, 2026 with a price of $307

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

You can expect to pay from $307 to $744 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Fresno, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $307 which is on 2026-01-12.