How to get from San Antonio, TX to Chicago

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What is the best way to travel from San Antonio, TX to Chicago?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses and Flights for the journey to Chicago from San Antonio, TX. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 7 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Flight is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
23h 56m
$153
$176
21
Flight
2h 46m
$138
$356
15

What is the cheapest way to reach Chicago from San Antonio, TX?

You can get to Chicago with just $138 by taking a Flight from Spirit Airlines, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Friday
from $155
Saturday
from $156
Sunday
Monday
from $187
Tuesday
Wednesday
from $138
Thursday
from $202

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Greyhound Lines Mexico
    26h 40m
    0
    1:30 AM
    San Antonio, TX
    Bus Station
    4:10 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound Lines Mexico
    Economy
    $155
  • Greyhound Lines Mexico
    33h 10m
    0
    6:05 AM
    San Antonio, TX
    Bus Station
    3:15 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound Lines Mexico
    Economy
    $155
  • FlixBus
    34h 45m
    0
    9:15 PM
    San Antonio, TX
    Bus Station
    8:00 AM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $155
  • FlixBus
    30h 55m
    0
    9:15 PM
    San Antonio, TX
    Bus Station
    4:10 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $155
  • Greyhound US
    31h 30m
    0
    12:40 PM
    San Antonio, TX
    Bus Station
    8:10 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $156

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Greyhound Lines Mexico
    27h 50m
    0
    1:30 AM
    San Antonio, TX
    Bus Station
    5:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound Lines Mexico
    Economy
    $156
  • Greyhound US
    33h 10m
    0
    12:40 PM
    San Antonio, TX
    Bus Station
    9:50 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $156
  • FlixBus
    32h 25m
    0
    7:30 AM
    San Antonio, TX
    Bus Station
    3:55 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $158
  • FlixBus
    32h 10m
    0
    7:45 AM
    San Antonio, TX
    Pearl District
    3:55 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $158

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Greyhound Lines Mexico
    27h 50m
    0
    1:30 AM
    San Antonio, TX
    Bus Station
    5:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound Lines Mexico
    Economy
    $187
  • Greyhound US
    33h 10m
    0
    12:40 PM
    San Antonio, TX
    Bus Station
    9:50 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $190
  • FlixBus
    38h 5m
    0
    7:45 AM
    San Antonio, TX
    Pearl District
    9:50 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $190

    Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Spirit Airlines
    23h 58m
    0
    6:10 PM
    San Antonio Airport
    San Antonio Airport
    6:08 PM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $138
  • Spirit Airlines
    30h 1m
    0
    7:00 AM
    San Antonio Airport
    San Antonio Airport
    1:01 PM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $224
  • Viva Aerobus
    44h 54m
    0
    8:40 PM
    San Antonio Airport
    San Antonio Airport
    5:34 PM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Viva Aerobus
    Economy
    from $294
  • Spirit Airlines
    23h 5m
    0
    7:00 AM
    San Antonio Airport
    San Antonio Airport
    6:05 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $301
  • Viva Aerobus
    15h 47m
    0
    8:40 PM
    San Antonio Airport
    San Antonio Airport
    12:27 PM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Viva Aerobus
    Economy
    from $308
  • United Airlines
    2h 47m
    0
    7:00 AM
    San Antonio Airport
    San Antonio Airport
    9:47 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $394
  • Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Valley Transit
    32h 5m
    0
    9:15 PM
    San Antonio, TX
    Bus Station
    5:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Valley Transit
    Economy
    $153
  • FlixBus
    51h 20m
    0
    7:45 AM
    San Antonio, TX
    Pearl District
    11:05 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $155
  • Greyhound US
    34h 25m
    0
    12:35 PM
    San Antonio, TX
    Bus Station
    11:00 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $155
  • Greyhound Lines Mexico
    26h 40m
    0
    1:30 AM
    San Antonio, TX
    Bus Station
    4:10 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound Lines Mexico
    Economy
    $171
  • Tornado Bus Company
    23h 56m
    0
    10:45 AM
    San Antonio, TX
    Tornado Bus Company
    10:40 AM
    Chicago
    California & 35th Street Bus Stop
    0
    Tornado Bus Company
    Basic
    $273

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    32h 25m
    0
    7:30 AM
    San Antonio, TX
    Bus Station
    3:55 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $202
  • FlixBus
    32h 10m
    0
    7:45 AM
    San Antonio, TX
    Pearl District
    3:55 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $202
  • Greyhound US
    34h 25m
    0
    12:35 PM
    San Antonio, TX
    Bus Station
    11:00 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $202
  • Greyhound Lines Mexico
    27h 50m
    0
    1:30 AM
    San Antonio, TX
    Bus Station
    5:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound Lines Mexico
    Economy
    $204

What are the fastest trips from San Antonio, TX to Chicago?

You can get to Chicago from San Antonio, TX in just 2h 46m with a Flight from United Airlines. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Friday
from 26h 40m
Saturday
from 27h 50m
Sunday
Monday
from 27h 50m
Tuesday
Wednesday
from 2h 46m
Thursday
from 27h 50m

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • Greyhound Lines Mexico
    26h 40m
    0
    1:30 AM
    San Antonio, TX
    Bus Station
    4:10 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound Lines Mexico
    Economy
    $155
  • FlixBus
    30h 55m
    0
    9:15 PM
    San Antonio, TX
    Bus Station
    4:10 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $155
  • Greyhound US
    31h 30m
    0
    12:40 PM
    San Antonio, TX
    Bus Station
    8:10 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $156
  • Greyhound Lines Mexico
    33h 10m
    0
    6:05 AM
    San Antonio, TX
    Bus Station
    3:15 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound Lines Mexico
    Economy
    $155
  • FlixBus
    34h 45m
    0
    9:15 PM
    San Antonio, TX
    Bus Station
    8:00 AM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $155

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Greyhound Lines Mexico
    27h 50m
    0
    1:30 AM
    San Antonio, TX
    Bus Station
    5:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound Lines Mexico
    Economy
    $156
  • FlixBus
    32h 10m
    0
    7:45 AM
    San Antonio, TX
    Pearl District
    3:55 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $158
  • FlixBus
    32h 25m
    0
    7:30 AM
    San Antonio, TX
    Bus Station
    3:55 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $158
  • Greyhound US
    33h 10m
    0
    12:40 PM
    San Antonio, TX
    Bus Station
    9:50 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $156

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • Greyhound Lines Mexico
    27h 50m
    0
    1:30 AM
    San Antonio, TX
    Bus Station
    5:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound Lines Mexico
    Economy
    $187
  • Greyhound US
    33h 10m
    0
    12:40 PM
    San Antonio, TX
    Bus Station
    9:50 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $190
  • FlixBus
    38h 5m
    0
    7:45 AM
    San Antonio, TX
    Pearl District
    9:50 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $190

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • United Airlines
    2h 46m
    0
    2:12 PM
    San Antonio Airport
    San Antonio Airport
    4:58 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $394
  • United Airlines
    2h 47m
    0
    7:00 AM
    San Antonio Airport
    San Antonio Airport
    9:47 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $394
  • Skyscanner
    2h 57m
    0
    5:20 PM
    San Antonio Airport
    San Antonio Airport
    8:17 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $394
  • Alaska Airlines
    10h 55m
    0
    6:00 AM
    San Antonio Airport
    San Antonio Airport
    4:55 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $648
  • Viva Aerobus
    15h 47m
    0
    8:40 PM
    San Antonio Airport
    San Antonio Airport
    12:27 PM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Viva Aerobus
    Economy
    from $308
  • Spirit Airlines
    23h 5m
    0
    7:00 AM
    San Antonio Airport
    San Antonio Airport
    6:05 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $301
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Tornado Bus Company
    23h 56m
    0
    10:45 AM
    San Antonio, TX
    Tornado Bus Company
    10:40 AM
    Chicago
    California & 35th Street Bus Stop
    0
    Tornado Bus Company
    Basic
    $273
  • Greyhound Lines Mexico
    26h 40m
    0
    1:30 AM
    San Antonio, TX
    Bus Station
    4:10 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound Lines Mexico
    Economy
    $171
  • Valley Transit
    32h 5m
    0
    9:15 PM
    San Antonio, TX
    Bus Station
    5:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Valley Transit
    Economy
    $153
  • Greyhound US
    34h 25m
    0
    12:35 PM
    San Antonio, TX
    Bus Station
    11:00 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $155
  • FlixBus
    51h 20m
    0
    7:45 AM
    San Antonio, TX
    Pearl District
    11:05 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $155

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • Greyhound Lines Mexico
    27h 50m
    0
    1:30 AM
    San Antonio, TX
    Bus Station
    5:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound Lines Mexico
    Economy
    $204
  • FlixBus
    32h 10m
    0
    7:45 AM
    San Antonio, TX
    Pearl District
    3:55 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $202
  • FlixBus
    32h 25m
    0
    7:30 AM
    San Antonio, TX
    Bus Station
    3:55 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $202
  • Greyhound US
    34h 25m
    0
    12:35 PM
    San Antonio, TX
    Bus Station
    11:00 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $202
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from San Antonio, TX to Chicago

What are the most popular stations in San Antonio, TX and Chicago?

In San Antonio, TX, you will usually depart from Tornado Bus Company, Bus Station or W. Southcross & Buffalo Bus Stop, while in Chicago you will be arriving at California & 35th Street Bus Stop, Downtown Bus Station or 95th Red Line Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Chicago from San Antonio, TX? With 6 connections between 7 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between San Antonio, TX and Chicago, you can pay as low as $138 with a Flight from Spirit Airlines.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from United Airlines: you will get to Chicago in just 2h 46m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting San Antonio, TX and Chicago are FlixBus, Greyhound Lines Mexico and Greyhound US, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in San Antonio, TX and Chicago is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Olmos Park, TX or to Cicero, IL, and look at flights from San Antonio Airport, and landing at Chicago Midway Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from San Antonio, TX to Chicago?

The most popular companies between San Antonio, TX and Chicago, are FlixBus, Greyhound Lines Mexico and Greyhound US. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound Lines Mexico, Greyhound US and 2 more.

Airlines: Spirit Airlines, Viva Aerobus, United Airlines and 3 more.

All you need to know when you travel from San Antonio, TX to Chicago

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from San Antonio, TX to Chicago. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from San Antonio, TX to Chicago

How can I reach Chicago from San Antonio, TX?

Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Chicago from San Antonio, TX.

How far is Chicago from San Antonio, TX?

The distance between San Antonio, TX and Chicago is 1,052.2 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between San Antonio, TX and Chicago?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 46 kgs of CO2, a train 59 kgs, a car 288 kgs, and a flight 417 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from San Antonio, TX to Chicago?

You can get to Chicago with just $138 by taking a Flight from Spirit Airlines.

What is the fastest way to get from San Antonio, TX to Chicago?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Chicago in just 2h 46m with a Flight from United Airlines.

More routes to San Antonio, TX and to Chicago

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to San Antonio, TX and to Chicago. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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