Find coaches from San Antonio, US to Chicago

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Next departures from San Antonio to Chicago on 9 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
San Antonio Bus Station
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanCheapest
Conexiones
Tornado I-35
Chicago, ILFastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Antonio Bus Station
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Antonio Bus Station
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Pearl District
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Antonio to Chicago

Bus
Average priceUS$77 - US$325Average duration1d 7h
42kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$121 - US$814Average duration1d 13h
154kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Antonio to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just US$77, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

24bus per day
1d 7hAverage duration
US$77Cheapest ticket
42kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Antonio, US to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$145
Average bus trip duration1d 7h
Number of daily buses24
Earliest bus departure01:30
Distance1050 miles
Latest bus departure21:00

San Antonio to Chicago Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Antonio, US - Chicago

  1. How far is Chicago from San Antonio by coach?

    The distance between San Antonio and Chicago by coach is approximately 1050 miles (1693 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Chicago from San Antonio 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
06/10
US$212
07/10
US$234
Today
US$255
09/10
US$255
10/10
US$226
11/10
US$164
12/10
US$163
13/10
US$154
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Antonio, US to Chicago was searched and found on 13 Oct 2025 with a price of US$154

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

You can expect to pay from US$154 to US$372 for a bus ticket from San Antonio, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$154, which is on 2025-10-13.

Usually Tornado Bus 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from San Antonio to Chicago.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 San Antonio to Chicago.

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

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

Did you know?

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

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 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!

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