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Compare all timetables for the bus from San Diego to Chicago

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from San Diego to Chicago from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.
today
from $116
tomorrow
from $327
Wednesday
Thursday
from $333
Friday
from $210
Saturday
Sunday
from $220

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    56h 30m
    0
    12:00 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    8:30 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $116
  • Greyhound US
    60h 45m
    0
    7:35 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    8:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $117
  • FlixBus
    67h 55m
    0
    12:00 PM
    San Diego
    Seaport Village
    7:55 AM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $137
  • FlixBus
    67h 35m
    0
    12:20 PM
    San Diego
    Balboa Park
    7:55 AM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $137
  • Greyhound US
    60h 20m
    0
    7:35 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    7:55 AM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $139

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    56h 55m
    0
    7:15 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    4:10 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $327
  • FlixBus
    56h 35m
    0
    7:35 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    4:10 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $334
  • FlixBus
    56h 15m
    0
    7:55 AM
    San Diego
    La Jolla Village
    4:10 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $337
  • Greyhound US
    60h 45m
    0
    7:35 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    8:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $353
  • Greyhound US
    55h 50m
    0
    2:00 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    9:50 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $356

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    56h 35m
    0
    8:10 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    4:45 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $333
  • FlixBus
    56h 5m
    0
    8:40 AM
    San Diego
    La Jolla Village
    4:45 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $333
  • Greyhound US
    54h 45m
    0
    10:00 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    4:45 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $333
  • FlixBus
    57h 25m
    0
    6:15 PM
    San Diego
    SDSU Transit Center
    3:40 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $351
  • Greyhound US
    56h 5m
    0
    7:35 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    3:40 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $362
  • Did you know that if you travel from San Diego to Chicago via Glendale, AZ, you can save more than $86? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      79h 45m
      0
      9:00 AM
      San Diego
      Old Town Transit Center
      10:59 PM
      Glendale, AZ
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $61
      • Waiting Time 24h 6m
    • FlixBus
      41h 40m
      0
      11:05 PM
      Glendale, AZ
      Central Bus Station
      4:45 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $185
    Travel time is 25h 0m longer, but you will save $86

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    55h 50m
    0
    2:00 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    9:50 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $210
  • FlixBus
    55h 10m
    0
    9:00 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    4:10 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $213
  • FlixBus
    61h 45m
    0
    6:35 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    8:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $214
  • FlixBus
    61h 20m
    0
    7:00 PM
    San Diego
    La Jolla Village
    8:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $214
  • Greyhound US
    60h 45m
    0
    7:35 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    8:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $214

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    61h 45m
    0
    6:35 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    8:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $220
  • FlixBus
    61h 20m
    0
    7:00 PM
    San Diego
    La Jolla Village
    8:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $220
  • FlixBus
    62h 5m
    0
    6:15 PM
    San Diego
    SDSU Transit Center
    8:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $220
  • Greyhound US
    54h 0m
    0
    10:00 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    4:00 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $224
  • Greyhound US
    60h 45m
    0
    7:35 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    8:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $225

Frequency of bus connections between San Diego and Chicago

See here how frequent the connections between San Diego and Chicago are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 29 daily buses from San Diego to Chicago. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between San Diego and Chicago.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 36 buses from San Diego to Chicago, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between San Diego and Chicago, with 17 offers.

Facts about the bus from San Diego to Chicago

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 16 times every day by bus from San Diego to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Diego to Chicago starting from $116!

Cheapest Bus $116
Fastest Bus 54h 0m
Earliest Bus 8:10 AM
Latest Bus 7:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes 16 Ø
Distance 1,730.9 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from San Diego to Chicago

Every day, 16 buses from 2 bus companies leave San Diego for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/23/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 06/22
Monday 06/23
$242
Tuesday 06/24
$371
Wednesday 06/25
Thursday 06/26
$333
Friday 06/27
$251
Saturday 06/28
Sunday 06/29
$220
Monday 06/30
$331
Tuesday 07/01
Wednesday 07/02
Thursday 07/03
Friday 07/04
Saturday 07/05
Sunday 07/06
Monday 07/07
Tuesday 07/08
Wednesday 07/09
Thursday 07/10
Friday 07/11
Saturday 07/12
Sunday 07/13
Monday 07/14
Tuesday 07/15
Wednesday 07/16
Thursday 07/17
Friday 07/18
Saturday 07/19

The cheapest time to travel from San Diego to Chicago

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from San Diego to Chicago, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $116, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Diego to Chicago. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $333.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Diego to Chicago, with $116. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $178.

How to save money travelling from San Diego to Chicago

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from San Diego to Chicago 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 San Diego to Chicago, 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 San Diego to Chicago are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in San Diego and Chicago

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in San Diego and Chicago.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from San Diego to Chicago? Compare all modes of transports from San Diego to Chicago.

Service and Comfort on the bus from San Diego to Chicago

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from San Diego to Chicago? Or which bus companies serve the route San Diego to Chicago? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the San Diego to Chicago bus

How much does a San Diego Chicago bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $116 and takes 56h 30m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from San Diego to Chicago?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $116 and $411. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Chicago.

On average, how many connections are available from San Diego to Chicago each day?

Every day, the San Diego to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 16 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from San Diego to Chicago take?

The fastest bus from San Diego to Chicago is offered by Greyhound US and takes 54h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $224. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from San Diego to Chicago?

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from San Diego starts at 8:10 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from San Diego to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from San Diego for Chicago starts at 7:35 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the San Diego Chicago route?

When traveling by bus from San Diego to Chicago, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between San Diego and Chicago by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the San Diego to Chicago bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the San Diego Chicago bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the San Diego Chicago bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from San Diego to Chicago on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route San Diego to Chicago

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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