Find coaches from Chicago to San Diego, CA, US

Next departures

Next departures from Chicago to San Diego on 14 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Greyhound Station
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
UCSD Health La Jolla StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Downtown Greyhound Station
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
Greyhound Bus StopNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Downtown Greyhound Station
UCSD Health La Jolla StationNo tags

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Bus Chicago to San Diego, CA, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$183
Average bus trip duration2d 7h
Number of daily buses22
Earliest bus departure00:15
Distance1728 miles
Latest bus departure22:30

Chicago to San Diego Bus

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Bus service from Chicago to San Diego will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Chicago to San Diego, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - San Diego, CA, US

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

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

  2. What is the best way to go from Chicago to San Diego 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.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
06/10
US$188
07/10
US$188
Today
US$148
09/10
US$183
10/10
US$200
11/10
US$155
12/10
US$196
13/10
US$155
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 8 Oct 2025 with a price of US$148

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

You can expect to pay from US$148 to US$212 for a bus ticket from Chicago to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$155, which is on 2025-10-11.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Chicago and San Diego!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Chicago to San Diego, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Chicago to San Diego that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Chicago to San Diego, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

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