How far is San Diego from Chicago?

The distance between San Diego and Chicago is approximately 2788 km (1729 miles).

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

Buses departing from Mission Valley Sheraton in San Diego will take you to Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago.

Bus San Diego to Chicago from $266 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Diego to Chicago on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Downtown SD (Seaport)	2d 2h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:10pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2d 1h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 10h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	2d 6h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 13h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Chicago on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	2d 6h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:10pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2d 1h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:35am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 6h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	2d 10h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:15pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 3h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Chicago on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:15pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 4h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:10pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2d 1h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:35am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 6h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	2d 6h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:15pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 3h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Chicago on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00am	Greyhound Bus Stop	2d 4h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:10pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2d 1h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:35am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 6h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	2d 6h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:15pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 3h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Chicago on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Downtown SD (Seaport)	2d 16h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:10pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2d 1h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:35am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 6h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	2d 6h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:15pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 3h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Chicago on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Downtown SD (Seaport)	2d 1h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:10pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2d 1h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:35am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 6h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	2d 6h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:15pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 3h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Chicago on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	2d 7h	3:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:10pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2d 1h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:35am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 6h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	2d 6h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:15pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 3h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Chicago on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Downtown SD (Seaport)	2d 2h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:10pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2d 1h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:35am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 6h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	2d 6h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:25am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 5h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego 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, 22 hours 41 minutes, and with fares starting at just $268, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

1d 22hAverage Duration

2787 kmDistance

254kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$158 - $1,117	Average Duration2d 6h	CO₂ emissions 70kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$268 - $2,090	Average Duration1d 22h	CO₂ emissions 254kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,384 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,594 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Where are the popular stops in San Diego and Chicago?

Stops in San Diego

A - Mission Valley Sheraton

B - Old Town Courtyard Marriot

C - Downtown Holiday Inn

D - Greyhound Station

E - Market St. & Park Blvd

F - San Ysidro McDonald's

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to Chicago by bus

How far is San Diego from Chicago?
The distance between San Diego and Chicago is approximately 2788 km (1729 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Diego to Chicago?
Buses departing from Mission Valley Sheraton in San Diego will take you to 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

$713

11-19

$656

Today

$696

11-21

$541

11-22

$511

11-23

$469

11-24

$477

11-25

$554

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $469

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

You can expect to pay from $469 to $753 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $469 which is on 2025-11-23.