Compare all timetables for the bus from Chicago to San Diego
| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 55h 0m | 5:15 PM | Chicago | Downtown Bus Station | 10:15 PM | San Diego | Seaport Village | Economy | $135 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/20/2026 5:15:00 PM to Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 6/22/2026 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $135 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 0m
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| FlixBus | 50h 55m | 5:15 PM | Chicago | Downtown Bus Station | 6:10 PM | San Diego | Old Town Transit Center | Economy | $136 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/20/2026 5:15:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 6/22/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $136 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 55m
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| FlixBus | 50h 30m | 5:15 PM | Chicago | Downtown Bus Station | 5:45 PM | San Diego | Old Town Transit Center | Economy | $136 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/20/2026 5:15:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 6/22/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $136 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 30m
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| Greyhound US | 57h 30m | 10:15 AM | Chicago | Canal & Van Buren | 5:45 PM | San Diego | Old Town Transit Center | Economy | $136 |
A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 6/20/2026 10:15:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 6/22/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $136 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 30m
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| Greyhound US | 62h 35m | 11:10 PM | Chicago | Canal & Van Buren | 11:45 AM | San Diego | Old Town Transit Center | Economy | $136 |
A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 6/20/2026 11:10:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 6/23/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $136 per person are available. Travel duration is 62h 35m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 55h 0m | 5:15 PM | Chicago | Downtown Bus Station | 10:15 PM | San Diego | Seaport Village | Economy | $123 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/21/2026 5:15:00 PM to Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 6/23/2026 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 0m
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| FlixBus | 50h 30m | 5:15 PM | Chicago | Downtown Bus Station | 5:45 PM | San Diego | Old Town Transit Center | Economy | $125 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/21/2026 5:15:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 6/23/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $125 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 30m
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| Greyhound US | 62h 0m | 10:15 AM | Chicago | Canal & Van Buren | 10:15 PM | San Diego | Seaport Village | Economy | $125 |
A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 6/21/2026 10:15:00 AM to Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 6/23/2026 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $125 per person are available. Travel duration is 62h 0m
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| Greyhound US | 57h 30m | 10:15 AM | Chicago | Canal & Van Buren | 5:45 PM | San Diego | Old Town Transit Center | Economy | $125 |
A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 6/21/2026 10:15:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 6/23/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $125 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 30m
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| FlixBus | 50h 55m | 5:15 PM | Chicago | Downtown Bus Station | 6:10 PM | San Diego | Old Town Transit Center | Economy | $126 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/21/2026 5:15:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 6/23/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 55m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 55h 0m | 5:15 PM | Chicago | Downtown Bus Station | 10:15 PM | San Diego | Seaport Village | Economy | $119 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/22/2026 5:15:00 PM to Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 6/24/2026 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 0m
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| FlixBus | 50h 55m | 5:15 PM | Chicago | Downtown Bus Station | 6:10 PM | San Diego | Old Town Transit Center | Economy | $120 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/22/2026 5:15:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 6/24/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 55m
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| FlixBus | 50h 30m | 5:15 PM | Chicago | Downtown Bus Station | 5:45 PM | San Diego | Old Town Transit Center | Economy | $120 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/22/2026 5:15:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 6/24/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 30m
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| Greyhound US | 54h 0m | 12:25 PM | Chicago | Downtown Bus Station | 4:25 PM | San Diego | Old Town Transit Center | Economy | $120 |
A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/22/2026 12:25:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 6/24/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 0m
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| Greyhound US | 62h 35m | 11:10 PM | Chicago | Canal & Van Buren | 11:45 AM | San Diego | Old Town Transit Center | Economy | $121 |
A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 6/22/2026 11:10:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $121 per person are available. Travel duration is 62h 35m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Greyhound US | 54h 0m | 12:25 PM | Chicago | Downtown Bus Station | 4:25 PM | San Diego | Old Town Transit Center | Economy | $126 |
A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/23/2026 12:25:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 0m
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| Greyhound US | 62h 35m | 11:10 PM | Chicago | Canal & Van Buren | 11:45 AM | San Diego | Old Town Transit Center | Economy | $129 |
A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 6/23/2026 11:10:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $129 per person are available. Travel duration is 62h 35m
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| Greyhound US | 67h 15m | 11:10 PM | Chicago | Canal & Van Buren | 4:25 PM | San Diego | Old Town Transit Center | Economy | $129 |
A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 6/23/2026 11:10:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $129 per person are available. Travel duration is 67h 15m
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| FlixBus | 55h 0m | 5:15 PM | Chicago | Downtown Bus Station | 10:15 PM | San Diego | Seaport Village | Economy | $132 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/23/2026 5:15:00 PM to Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 0m
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| FlixBus | 50h 30m | 5:15 PM | Chicago | Downtown Bus Station | 5:45 PM | San Diego | Old Town Transit Center | Economy | $133 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/23/2026 5:15:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $133 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 30m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Greyhound US | 55h 55m | 12:25 PM | Chicago | Downtown Bus Station | 6:20 PM | San Diego | San Ysidro Transit Center | Economy | $208 |
A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/24/2026 12:25:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $208 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 55m
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| Greyhound US | 69h 50m | 10:30 PM | Chicago | Downtown Bus Station | 6:20 PM | San Diego | San Ysidro Transit Center | Economy | $209 |
A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/24/2026 10:30:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $209 per person are available. Travel duration is 69h 50m
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| Greyhound US | 82h 5m | 10:15 AM | Chicago | Canal & Van Buren | 6:20 PM | San Diego | San Ysidro Transit Center | Economy | $210 |
A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 6/24/2026 10:15:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $210 per person are available. Travel duration is 82h 5m
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| FlixBus | 57h 15m | 11:05 AM | Chicago | 95th Red Line Station | 6:20 PM | San Diego | San Ysidro Transit Center | Economy | $218 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/24/2026 11:05:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $218 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 15m
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| FlixBus | 73h 40m | 6:40 PM | Chicago | 95th Red Line Station | 6:20 PM | San Diego | San Ysidro Transit Center | Economy | $219 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/24/2026 6:40:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $219 per person are available. Travel duration is 73h 40m
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FlixBus64h 45m05:15 PMChicagoDowntown Bus Station8:15 PMTijuana AirportTijuana Airport0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/21/2026 5:15:00 PM to Tijuana Airport, Tijuana Airport (Mexico) arriving at 6/23/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $129 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 0m
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Distribusion0h 39m07:21 AMTijuana AirportTijuana Airport8:00 AMSan DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Distribusion goes from Tijuana Airport, Tijuana Airport (Mexico) at 6/24/2026 7:21:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 6/24/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 39m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Greyhound US | 54h 50m | 1:20 PM | Chicago | 95th Red Line Station | 6:10 PM | San Diego | Old Town Transit Center | Economy | $143 |
A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/25/2026 1:20:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $143 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 50m
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| FlixBus | 55h 20m | 11:05 AM | Chicago | 95th Red Line Station | 4:25 PM | San Diego | Old Town Transit Center | Economy | $144 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/25/2026 11:05:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 20m
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| Greyhound US | 54h 25m | 1:20 PM | Chicago | 95th Red Line Station | 5:45 PM | San Diego | Old Town Transit Center | Economy | $144 |
A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/25/2026 1:20:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 25m
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| Greyhound US | 58h 55m | 1:20 PM | Chicago | 95th Red Line Station | 10:15 PM | San Diego | Seaport Village | Economy | $144 |
A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/25/2026 1:20:00 PM to Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 55m
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| FlixBus | 61h 5m | 12:40 AM | Chicago | 95th Red Line Station | 11:45 AM | San Diego | Old Town Transit Center | Economy | $145 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/25/2026 12:40:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $145 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 5m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 61h 5m | 12:40 AM | Chicago | 95th Red Line Station | 11:45 AM | San Diego | Old Town Transit Center | Economy | $153 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/26/2026 12:40:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $153 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 5m
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| Greyhound US | 54h 25m | 1:20 PM | Chicago | 95th Red Line Station | 5:45 PM | San Diego | Old Town Transit Center | Economy | $153 |
A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/26/2026 1:20:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $153 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 25m
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| Greyhound US | 54h 50m | 1:20 PM | Chicago | 95th Red Line Station | 6:10 PM | San Diego | Old Town Transit Center | Economy | $153 |
A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/26/2026 1:20:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $153 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 50m
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| Greyhound US | 58h 55m | 1:20 PM | Chicago | 95th Red Line Station | 10:15 PM | San Diego | Seaport Village | Economy | $153 |
A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/26/2026 1:20:00 PM to Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $153 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 55m
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| FlixBus | 66h 35m | 11:50 PM | Chicago | 95th Red Line Station | 4:25 PM | San Diego | Old Town Transit Center | Economy | $155 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 6/26/2026 11:50:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 6/29/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $155 per person are available. Travel duration is 66h 35m
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Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to San Diego is $86 on 6/14/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.
Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and San Diego
Facts about the bus from Chicago to San Diego
Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 23 times every day by bus from Chicago to San Diego in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to San Diego starting from $86!
| Cheapest Bus | $86 |
| Fastest Bus | 48h 20m |
| Earliest Bus | 12:40 AM |
| Latest Bus | 11:50 PM |
| Daily Bus Routes | 23 Ø |
| Distance | 1,730.9 miles |
| Bus Companies | Greyhound US and FlixBus |
Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to San Diego
Every day, 23 buses from 2 bus companies leave Chicago for San Diego: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/20/2026 and for the following days.
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How to save money travelling from Chicago to San Diego
Book the ticket from Chicago to San Diego in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Chicago to San Diego, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.
If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Chicago to San Diego are also emptier.Beloved bus companies from Chicago to San Diego
FlixBus from Chicago to San Diego
Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Chicago to San Diego:
| Cheapest Price | $119 |
| Fastest Bus | 48h 20m |
| Earliest Bus | 12:40 AM |
| Last Bus | 11:50 PM |
| Daily Connections | 7 Ø |
| Found on | 5/27/2026 |
All bus stations and stops in Chicago and San Diego
In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Chicago and San Diego.
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