Bus Tickets from Merced to Chicago

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Next departures for Merced to Chicago on October 4
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound
Merced Bus Stop
537-517 W. Jackson BlvdNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Merced Bus Stop
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way
537-517 W. Jackson BlvdNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Merced to Chicago.

Bus
Average Price$242 - $405Average Duration2d 15h
71kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$608 - $608Average Duration2d 21h
259kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Merced to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 2 days, 15 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $242, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
2d 15hAverage Duration
$242Cheapest ticket
71kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Merced to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$280
Average bus trip duration2d 15h
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure1:00am
Distance1764 miles (2844 km)
Latest bus departure2:10pm

Merced to Chicago Bus

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