Bus Tickets from San Marcos, TX, US to Chicago

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Next departures for San Marcos to Chicago on October 10
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound + FlixBus
San Marcos Station
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
San Marcos Station
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
San Marcos Station
537-517 W. Jackson BlvdNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
San Marcos Station
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
San Marcos Station
537-517 W. Jackson BlvdNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Marcos to Chicago.

Bus
Average Price$83 - $289Average Duration1d 5h
41kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$121 - $922Average Duration1d 11h
148kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Marcos to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $83, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
1d 5hAverage Duration
$83Cheapest ticket
41kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Marcos, TX, US to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$137
Average bus trip duration1d 5h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure10:20pm
Distance1006 miles (1622 km)
Latest bus departure11:30pm

San Marcos to Chicago Bus

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Bus Travel Tips

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Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Marcos to Chicago will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Marcos, TX, US to Chicago?

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