What is the distance between San Bernardino and Chicago?

San Bernardino and Chicago are 1690 miles (2725 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Chicago from San Bernardino, chances are that your bus will depart from San Bernardino Greyhound Station and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the primary departure and arrival 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 Architectural River Cruise, Robie House, Grant Park, The Field Museum and Navy Pier.

Bus San Bernardino to Chicago from $142 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for San Bernardino to Chicago on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	12:45pm	San Bernardino Downtown	2d 7h	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	12:45pm	San Bernardino Downtown	2d 3h	6:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	3:10pm	San Bernardino Bus Station	2d 1h	6:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	3:10pm	San Bernardino Bus Station	2d 5h	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	4:40pm	San Bernardino Downtown	2d 13h	8:05am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from San Bernardino 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 1 day, 22 hours 57 minutes and with fares starting at just $152, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

1d 22hAverage Duration

1689 milesDistance

248kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$148 - $585	Average Duration2d 3h	CO₂ emissions 68kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$152 - $1,095	Average Duration1d 22h	CO₂ emissions 248kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Bernardino and Chicago?

Stops in San Bernardino

A
San Bernardino Greyhound Station
596 North G St, San Bernardino, CA 92410

Stops in Chicago

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

3.5/587,396 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

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,446 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 San Bernardino, US to Chicago by bus

What is the distance between San Bernardino and Chicago?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Bernardino 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

11/23

$433

11/24

$391

Today

$337

11/26

$358

11/27

$153

11/28

No data

11/29

$175

11/30

No data

The cheapest trip from San Bernardino, US to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $153

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

You can expect to pay from $153 to $2,245 for a bus ticket from San Bernardino, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $153 which is on 2025-11-27.

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.