Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | San Francisco Bus Station | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Downtown Greyhound Station | San Francisco Bus Station | Fastest | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Downtown Greyhound Station | 409 Townsend St, SF | No tags | ||||
| Bus | 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd | San Francisco Bus Station | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | 409 Townsend St, SF | No tags |
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Get from Chicago to San Francisco
The journey takes about 2 days, 10 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $194, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Chicago and San Francisco?
Stops in Chicago
- A630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
- 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 San Francisco
- A
Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)
700 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA - B
Powell Station
25 Cyril Magnin St , San Francisco, CA 94102-2812 - C
Union Square Hilton
255 Mason St,, San Francisco, CA 94102-2114 - D
San Francisco Greyhound Station
200 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94105 - E
444 Townsend St.
444 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to San Francisco, 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 San Francisco?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to San Francisco start from $194. The average price for this route is around $340. 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 San Francisco?
The average bus travel time from Chicago to San Francisco is 2d 10h, covering a distance of 2982 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 2h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to San Francisco route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to San Francisco?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to San Francisco at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to San Francisco?
A bus trip from Chicago to San Francisco generates an estimated 75 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 San Francisco?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to San Francisco?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to San Francisco?
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 San Francisco?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $425To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to San Francisco, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $425 to $769 for a bus ticket from Chicago to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $468 which is on 2025-12-06.
