Bus Tickets from Chicago to San Luis Obispo

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Next departures for Chicago to San Luis Obispo on October 8
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
San Luis ObispoCheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
San Luis ObispoNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to San Luis Obispo.

Bus
Average Price$233 - $459Average Duration2d 14h
74kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$229 - $1,924Average Duration3d 2h
268kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to San Luis Obispo

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Luis Obispo. The journey takes about 2 days, 14 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $233, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
2d 14hAverage Duration
$233Cheapest ticket
74kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to San Luis Obispo: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$277
Average bus trip duration2d 14h
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure12:15am
Distance1825 miles (2943 km)
Latest bus departure10:30pm

Chicago to San Luis Obispo Bus

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Bus Travel Tips

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

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Chicago to San Luis Obispo, get comfy and count the stars.

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 Luis Obispo that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to San Luis Obispo?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from San Luis Obispo to Chicago

You can also go to San Luis Obispo by train

Train from Chicago to San Luis Obispo

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