How far is Chicago from Riverside by coach?

The distance between Riverside and Chicago by coach is approximately 1700 miles (2741 km).

Is there a way to reach Chicago from Riverside without flying?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Riverside to Chicago from £139 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Riverside to Chicago on 22 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	19:00	UC Riverside	2d 8h	05:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	15:25	Riverside Station	1d 21h	14:42	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
	15:25	Riverside Station	2d 21h	14:39	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:05	UC Riverside	2d 4h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	15:25	Riverside Station	2d 21h	14:39	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Riverside to Chicago on 23 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	19:00	UC Riverside	2d 8h	05:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	15:25	Riverside Station	1d 21h	14:42	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
	11:15	Riverside Station	3d 3h	16:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:05	UC Riverside	2d 4h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	11:15	Riverside Station	3d 3h	16:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Riverside to Chicago on 24 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	19:00	UC Riverside	2d 8h	05:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	15:25	Riverside Station	1d 21h	14:42	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:05	UC Riverside	2d 4h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	19:00	UC Riverside	2d 7h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	19:00	UC Riverside	2d 10h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Riverside to Chicago on 25 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	19:00	UC Riverside	2d 8h	05:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	15:25	Riverside Station	1d 21h	14:42	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
	15:25	Riverside Station	1d 21h	14:42	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:05	UC Riverside	2d 4h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	19:00	UC Riverside	2d 7h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Riverside 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, 23 hours 22 minutes and with fares starting at just £119, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

1d 23hAverage duration

1696 milesDistance

249kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£124 - £464	Average duration2d 7h	CO₂ emissions 68kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£119 - £357	Average duration1d 23h	CO₂ emissions 249kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Riverside and Chicago?

Stops in Riverside

A
Riverside Bus Station
3911-3956 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501, USA
B
Commerce St
3767-3791 Commerce St, Riverside, CA 92507, USA

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

Amtrak

4/55,597 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,396 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Riverside, CA to Chicago

How far is Chicago from Riverside by coach?
The distance between Riverside and Chicago by coach is approximately 1700 miles (2741 km).
Is there a way to reach Chicago from Riverside without flying?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching 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

19/11

£350

20/11

£1,209

Today

£291

22/11

£407

23/11

£492

24/11

£937

25/11

£350

26/11

£240

The cheapest trip from Riverside, CA to Chicago was searched and found on 26 Nov 2025 with a price of £240

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

You can expect to pay from £240 to £2,845 for a bus ticket from Riverside, CA to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £240, which is on 2025-11-26.