What is the travel distance from Riverside to Chicago?

The distance covered from Riverside to Chicago is 2741 km (1700 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Riverside Bus Station, in Riverside, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

Bus Riverside to Chicago from $256 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Riverside to Chicago on November 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:00pm	UC Riverside	2d 8h	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	3:25pm	Riverside Station	1d 21h	2:42pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
	3:25pm	Riverside Station	1d 21h	2:42pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:05am	UC Riverside	2d 4h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	11:15am	Riverside Station	3d 3h	4:45pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:32 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Riverside to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 23 hours 22 minutes, and with fares starting at just $219, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

1d 23hAverage Duration

2736 kmDistance

249kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$229 - $856	Average Duration2d 7h	CO₂ emissions 68kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$219 - $659	Average Duration1d 23h	CO₂ emissions 249kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Riverside and Chicago?

Stops in Riverside

A
Riverside Bus Station
3911-3956 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501, USA
B
Commerce St
3767-3791 Commerce St, Riverside, CA 92507, USA

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Visit page
B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Visit page
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

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,597 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Riverside, CA to Chicago by bus

What is the travel distance from Riverside to Chicago?
The distance covered from Riverside to Chicago is 2741 km (1700 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Riverside to Chicago?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Riverside Bus Station, in Riverside, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-18

$442

11-19

$646

Today

$2,232

11-21

$536

11-22

No data

11-23

$442

11-24

No data

11-25

No data

The cheapest trip from Riverside, CA to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $442

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

You can expect to pay from $442 to $5,252 for a bus ticket from Riverside, CA to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $442 which is on 2025-11-23.