What is the travel distance from San Antonio to Chicago?

The distance separating San Antonio and Chicago is 1050 miles (1693 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from San Antonio to Chicago start their journey at San Antonio Bus Station and wind up at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel 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 The Field Museum, Cloud Gate, Museum of Science and Industry, Museum of Contemporary Art and Architectural River Cruise.

Bus San Antonio to Chicago from $117 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Antonio to Chicago on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:05am	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 12h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	12:10pm	Tornado I-35	22h 45m	10:55am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:30am	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 2h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:30am	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 8h	9:50am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	11:05am	Tornado I-35	23h 35m	10:40am	Chicago, IL	No tags

Next departures for San Antonio to Chicago on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:30am	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 2h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:10pm	Tornado I-35	22h 45m	10:55am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:05am	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 9h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:30am	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 9h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:15pm	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 6h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for San Antonio to Chicago on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:15pm	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 6h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:10pm	Tornado I-35	22h 45m	10:55am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:30am	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 2h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:30am	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 9h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:15pm	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 10h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for San Antonio to Chicago on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:30am	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 3h	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	12:10pm	Tornado I-35	22h 45m	10:55am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:30am	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 2h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:30am	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 9h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:15pm	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 6h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for San Antonio to Chicago on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:40pm	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 7h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:10pm	Tornado I-35	22h 45m	10:55am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:30am	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 2h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:30am	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 9h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:15pm	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 6h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for San Antonio to Chicago on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 8h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:10pm	Tornado I-35	22h 45m	10:55am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:30am	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 2h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:30am	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 9h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	11:05am	Tornado I-35	23h 35m	10:40am	Chicago, IL	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Antonio 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 1 day, 7 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $82, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

25bus per day

1d 7hAverage Duration

1049 milesDistance

42kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$82 - $380	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 42kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$121 - $814	Average Duration1d 13h	CO₂ emissions 154kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Tornado Bus

3/5155 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.7

A Texas-based company, Tornado Bus operates throughout the United States, with routes connecting major cities, including Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Each day,4 buses leave from their terminals to destinations across the continent. Their buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathrooms, power outlets and a comfortable amount of legroom. With prices as low as $258 for a short ride, Tornado offers options for budget travelers, without compromising comfort. and those looking for a little luxury. The company requires printed tickets for boarding and their tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to two hours before travel time for a fee. With a friendly staff and multiple routes, traveling with Tornado is a convenient way to get around.

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 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.

Greyhound San Antonio Chicago recent customer reviews

Leaving from Memphis we back tracked to Arkansas. The bus driver kept stopping and not letting anyone know what's going on. I even asked her what was going on and why we kept stopping and she ignored me. The bus broke down 2 hrs away from Chicago. We were supposed to arrive in Chicago downtown around 6am and did not arrive until after 10am. I also paid for two seats for me and my child and he had to sit on my lap because the bus was so crowded and uncomfortable.

Ashley F.

August 18, 2019

The Bus was very hot the driver kepts stopping to go to the bathroom the bus broke down & finally the driver wouldnt take me to the stopping point he said that was the end of where was going. Not according to what was purchased. Had to walk rest of the way. I was not satisfied with this service at all. I am a musician performer travel all the time meet a lot of people & all my fans musician friends & relatives will be hearing about why not to book with this company. Unsatisfied Customer.

Alex P.

May 17, 2018

Terrible reliability on time schedule.

Lee V.

May 12, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,346 reviews

Staff4.1

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.

Valley Transit

3/533 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.9

Wifi2.3

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

Where are the popular stops in San Antonio and Chicago?

Stops in San Antonio

A - San Antonio Bus Station

B - Tornado I-35

C - San Antonio, TX

D - 4407 S PanAm Expy #101

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

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

What is the travel distance from San Antonio to Chicago?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Antonio 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

11/14

$230

11/15

$223

Today

$235

11/17

$246

11/18

$190

11/19

$154

11/20

$184

11/21

$228

The cheapest trip from San Antonio, US to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $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 $154 to $265 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 $154 which is on 2025-11-19.

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.