What is the distance between Davis and Chicago?

Davis and Chicago are 1801 miles (2905 km) apart.

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Museum of Contemporary Art, Lake Michigan, Cloud Gate, Brookfield Zoo and Shedd Aquarium.

Bus Davis to Chicago from $247 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Davis to Chicago on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		6:40am	Davis Station	2d 6h	2:42pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:00 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Davis to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 2 days, 18 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $215, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

2d 18hAverage Duration

1801 milesDistance

73kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$215 - $319	Average Duration2d 18h	CO₂ emissions 73kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$172 - $2,733	Average Duration2d 10h	CO₂ emissions 264kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,606 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,433 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Davis to Chicago by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/22

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11/23

$1,511

Today

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11/25

$1,529

11/26

$265

11/27

$376

11/28

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The cheapest trip from Davis to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $265

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

You can expect to pay from $265 to $1,529 for a bus ticket from Davis to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $265 which is on 2025-11-26.