How far is Sacramento from Chicago?

The distance separating Sacramento and Chicago is 1787 miles (2881 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sacramento to Chicago?

Most of the buses traveling from Sacramento to Chicago leave from Greyhound Sacramento Station and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

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 Willis Tower (Sears Tower), Museum of Contemporary Art, The Field Museum, Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier and Robie House.

Bus Sacramento to Chicago from $122 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Sacramento to Chicago on November 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 23h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 22h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 12h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	3d 7h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to Chicago on November 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	3:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 22h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 12h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	3d 7h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to Chicago on November 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	3:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 22h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	7:15am	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 5h	2:42pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 12h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to Chicago on November 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	3:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 22h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	7:15am	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 5h	2:42pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 12h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to Chicago on November 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 23h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 22h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	7:15am	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 5h	2:42pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 12h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to Chicago on November 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 23h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 22h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	7:15am	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 5h	2:42pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 12h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to Chicago on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 23h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 22h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	7:15am	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 5h	2:42pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 12h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to Chicago on November 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 23h	6:20pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 22h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	7:15am	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 5h	2:42pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	5:00pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 12h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:26 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Sacramento to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 2 days, 9 hours 28 minutes and with fares starting at just $120, 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$124 - $626	Average Duration2d 16h	CO₂ emissions 72kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$120 - $458	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
Visit page
B
Old Sacramento
961 2nd St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
Visit page
C
Fruitridge Rd
3330 Fruitridge Rd, Sacramento, CA 95820, USA
Visit page

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Visit page
B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Visit page
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

3.5/587,387 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Amtrak

4/55,597 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,390 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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

How far is Sacramento from Chicago?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sacramento to Chicago?
What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$388

11/20

$497

Today

$442

11/22

$554

11/23

$392

11/24

$353

11/25

$352

11/26

$308

The cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $308

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 $308 to $1,726 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 $308 which is on 2025-11-26.

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.