Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA Bus
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Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA by bus
The journey from Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA by bus is 2,787.22 km and takes 60 hrs 45 mins. There are 42 connections per day, with the first departure at 5:45 a.m. and the last at 11:50 p.m.. It is possible to travel from Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA by bus for as little as $111.70 or as much as $647.04. The best price for this journey is $111.70.
| Lowest Price | $111.70 |
| Journey Duration | 60 hrs 45 mins |
| Connection per Day | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound 42 |
| Lowest Price | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound $111.70 |
| Highest Price | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound $647.04 |
| First Departure | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound 5:45 a.m. |
| Last Departure | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound 11:50 p.m. |
| Distance | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound 2,787.22 km |
| Departure | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound Chicago, IL |
| Arrival | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound San Diego, CA |
| Carriers | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound |
Best time to book cheap bus tickets from Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA
The cheapest Chicago, IL - San Diego, CA bus tickets can be found for as low as $210.35 if you’re lucky, or $286.38 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $346.27.
Find the best day to travel to San Diego, CA by bus
When travelling to San Diego, CA by bus, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!
Services on board FlixBus and Greyhound from Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA
Compare services on board when travelling from Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA by bus.
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Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA CO2 Emissions by Bus
Train
195.11kg
Bus
209.04kg
Flight
557.44kg
Car
445.95kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a bus ticket from Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA?
A bus ticket from Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA is $287.99. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $111.70.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA?
The cheapest ticket you can get from Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA is $111.70. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between Chicago, IL and San Diego, CA by bus?
Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA is 2,787.22 km.
How long does the bus between Chicago, IL and San Diego, CA take?
Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA is on average 60 hrs 45 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 50 hrs 50 mins.
Which companies operate from Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA?
The bus journey from Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA is covered by 2 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus and Greyhound.
How many bus connections per day go from Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA?
Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA has 42 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA leave?
The earliest bus from Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA departs at 5:45 a.m.. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last bus from Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA depart?
The latest bus from Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA departs at 11:50 p.m.. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest bus ticket we have found is $111.70 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
What's the fastest journey time between Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between Chicago, IL and San Diego, CA is 50 hrs 50 mins.
Is there a direct bus from Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA?
Yes, there is a direct bus between Chicago, IL and San Diego, CA.
What are the CO2 emissions for Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA by bus?
The bus journey from Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA creates 209.04kg of CO2 emissions.