Find coaches from Chicago to Bakersfield

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Next departures from Chicago to Bakersfield on 8 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound
537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
16th St (Bakersfield)No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
McKee Park & RideNo tags
Greyhound
Downtown Greyhound Station
16th St (Bakersfield)No tags
Greyhound
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
16th St (Bakersfield)No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
McKee Park & RideNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Chicago to Bakersfield

Bus
Average priceUS$250 - US$453Average duration2d 5h
70kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$429 - US$429Average duration2d 11h
255kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Bakersfield

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Bakersfield. The journey takes about 2 days, 5 hours and with fares starting at just US$250, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day
2d 5hAverage duration
US$250Cheapest ticket
70kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Bakersfield: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$294
Average bus trip duration2d 5h
Number of daily buses15
Earliest bus departure00:15
Distance1741 miles
Latest bus departure22:30

Chicago to Bakersfield Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Bakersfield

  1. What's the distance between Chicago and Bakersfield by coach?

    The distance between Chicago and Bakersfield by coach is approximately 1741 miles (2808 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Chicago to Bakersfield without flying?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Chicago to Bakersfield.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Chicago to Bakersfield.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Chicago to Bakersfield will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Chicago to Bakersfield while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Bakersfield?

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