How far is Sacramento from Chicago?

The distance between Sacramento and Chicago is around 2881 km (1787 miles).

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

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

Bus Sacramento to Chicago from $195 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Sacramento to Chicago on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 23h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 22h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	7:15am	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 5h	2:42pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 12h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to Chicago on November 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 23h	6:20pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 22h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	7:15am	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 5h	2:42pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 12h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to Chicago on November 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 23h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 22h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	7:15am	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 5h	2:42pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 17h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 12h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to Chicago on November 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 23h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 22h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	7:15am	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 5h	2:42pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 17h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	7:15am	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 4h	1:44pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to Chicago on December 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 23h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 22h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	7:15am	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 5h	2:42pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	4:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	3:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to Chicago on December 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 23h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 21h	4:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	7:15am	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 5h	2:42pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	4:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	3:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to Chicago on December 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 23h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 21h	4:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	7:15am	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 5h	2:42pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	4:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	3:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Sacramento 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 2 days, 9 hours 28 minutes, and with fares starting at just $172, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

2d 9hAverage Duration

2879 kmDistance

262kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$178 - $900	Average Duration2d 16h	CO₂ emissions 72kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$172 - $613	Average Duration2d 9h	CO₂ emissions 262kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Sacramento and Chicago?

Stops in Sacramento

A
Greyhound Sacramento Station
420 Richards Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95811, USA
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B
Old Sacramento
961 2nd St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
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C
Fruitridge Rd
3330 Fruitridge Rd, Sacramento, CA 95820, USA
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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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

How far is Sacramento from Chicago?
The distance between Sacramento and Chicago is around 2881 km (1787 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Sacramento to Chicago?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Greyhound Sacramento Station, in Sacramento, 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

11-24

$781

11-25

$750

Today

$939

11-27

$750

11-28

$590

11-29

$626

11-30

$565

12-01

$503

The cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to Chicago was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $503

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

You can expect to pay from $503 to $2,198 for a bus ticket from Sacramento, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $503 which is on 2025-12-01.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.