Bus Tickets from Chicago to Riverside, CA

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TodayJul 31
from US$479
TomorrowAug 1
SatAug 2
from US$208
SunAug 3
from US$241
MonAug 4
TueAug 5
from US$190
WedAug 6
from US$239
ThuAug 7

Cheap buses leaving Saturday

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Riverside
    Destination location: UC Riverside
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Riverside
    Destination location: UC Riverside
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Riverside
    Destination location: UC Riverside
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
    Arrival time: August 5 at
    Destination city: Riverside
    Destination location: UC Riverside
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Riverside
    Destination location: UC Riverside
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Riverside

Bus
Average PriceUS$208 - US$345Average Duration2d 6h
68kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$152 - US$1,234Average Duration1d 22h
249kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to Riverside

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Riverside. The journey takes about 1 day, 22 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$152, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
1d 22hAverage Duration
US$152Cheapest ticket
249kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Riverside, CA: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$247
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 6h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure12:40am
Distance2731 km
Latest bus departure10:00pm

Chicago to Riverside Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Riverside, CA

  1. What is the distance between Chicago and Riverside?

    It's about 2741 km (1700 miles) from Chicago to Riverside.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Riverside?

    Buses departing from Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago will take you to Riverside Bus Station in Riverside.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Chicago to Riverside.

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 Riverside.

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

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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 Riverside, CA?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from Chicago to Riverside, CA

You can also go to Riverside, CA by train

Train from Chicago to Riverside, CA

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