How much is the bus ticket from Sacramento to Chicago?

The cheapest coach tickets from Sacramento to Chicago start from £96. The average price for this route is around £177. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Sacramento to Chicago?

The average bus journey time from Sacramento to Chicago is 2d 16h, covering a distance of 1787 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1d 21h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Sacramento to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Sacramento to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from Sacramento to Chicago at 07:05. And the latest bus departs at 21:55.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sacramento to Chicago?

A bus journey from Sacramento to Chicago produces an estimated 72 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Sacramento to Chicago?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Sacramento to Chicago?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Sacramento to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Sacramento to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Sacramento to Chicago from £105 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Sacramento to Chicago on 29 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	17:00	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 23h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	17:00	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 22h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	21:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 17h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	17:00	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 12h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	21:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	3d 7h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Chicago on 30 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	17:00	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 23h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	17:00	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 22h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	07:15	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 5h	14:42	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	21:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 17h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	07:15	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 4h	13:44	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Chicago on 1 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	17:00	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 23h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	17:00	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 22h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	07:15	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 5h	14:42	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	21:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	16:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	21:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	15:55	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Chicago on 2 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	17:00	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 23h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	17:00	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 21h	16:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	07:15	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 5h	14:42	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	21:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	16:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	21:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	15:55	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Chicago on 3 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	17:00	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 23h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	17:00	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 21h	16:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	07:15	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 5h	14:42	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	21:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	16:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	21:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	15:55	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Chicago on 4 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	17:00	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 23h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	17:00	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 21h	16:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	07:15	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 5h	14:42	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	21:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	16:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	21:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	15:55	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Chicago on 5 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	17:00	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 23h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	17:00	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 21h	16:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	07:15	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 5h	14:42	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	21:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	16:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	21:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	15:55	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Chicago on 6 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	17:00	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 23h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	17:00	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 21h	16:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	07:15	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 5h	14:42	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	21:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	16:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	07:15	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 5h	14:42	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Sacramento 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 2 days, 9 hours 28 minutes and with fares starting at just £93, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

2d 9hAverage duration

1785 milesDistance

262kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£96 - £484	Average duration2d 16h	CO₂ emissions 72kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£93 - £330	Average duration2d 9h	CO₂ emissions 262kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Sacramento and Chicago?

Stops in Sacramento

A
Greyhound Sacramento Station
420 Richards Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95811, USA
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B
Old Sacramento
961 2nd St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
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C
Fruitridge Rd
3330 Fruitridge Rd, Sacramento, CA 95820, USA
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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

Greyhound

3.5/587,407 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,614 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,472 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Sacramento to Chicago?
The cheapest coach tickets from Sacramento to Chicago start from £96. The average price for this route is around £177. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Sacramento to Chicago?
The average bus journey time from Sacramento to Chicago is 2d 16h, covering a distance of 1787 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1d 21h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Sacramento to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Sacramento to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Sacramento to Chicago at 07:05. And the latest bus departs at 21:55.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sacramento to Chicago?
A bus journey from Sacramento to Chicago produces an estimated 72 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Sacramento to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Sacramento to Chicago?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Sacramento to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Sacramento to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

27/11

£326

28/11

£396

Today

£485

30/11

£299

01/12

£293

02/12

£216

03/12

£205

04/12

£185

The cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to Chicago was searched and found on 4 Dec 2025 with a price of £185

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

You can expect to pay from £185 to £2,018 for a bus ticket from Sacramento, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £185, which is on 2025-12-04.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.