Bus from Santa Ana, US to Chicago: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Santa Ana to Chicago on January 29
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
UC Irvine (Crawford Hall)
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Downtown Greyhound StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
UC Irvine (Crawford Hall)
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
537-517 W. Jackson BlvdNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 5:30 AM PST.

Get from Santa Ana to Chicago

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 days, 5 hours, and with fares starting at just $261, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day
2d 5hAverage Duration
2786 kmDistance
70kgCO₂ emissions

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Santa Ana to Chicago?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Santa Ana to Chicago start from $261. The average price for this route is around $433. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Santa Ana to Chicago?

    The average bus travel time from Santa Ana to Chicago is 2d 5h, covering a distance of 2786 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 2h and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the Santa Ana to Chicago route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Santa Ana to Chicago?

    The earliest bus departs from Santa Ana to Chicago at 7:55am. And the latest bus departs at 9:40pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santa Ana to Chicago?

    A bus trip from Santa Ana to Chicago generates an estimated 70 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
01-24
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01-25
$304
Today
$500
01-27
No data
01-28
No data
01-29
$371
01-30
$358
01-31
$497
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Ana, US to Chicago was searched and found on Jan 25, 2026 with a price of $304

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

You can expect to pay from $304 to $780 for a bus ticket from Santa Ana, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $358 which is on 2026-01-30.

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