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08/06/2026
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Santa Rosa, CA to Chicago, IL by bus

The journey from Santa Rosa, CA to Chicago, IL by bus is 2,986.85 km and takes 63 hrs 52 mins. There are 6 connections per day, with the first departure at 5:50 a.m. and the last at 8:35 p.m.. It is possible to travel from Santa Rosa, CA to Chicago, IL by bus for as little as $137.34 or as much as $528.11. The best price for this journey is $137.34.

Lowest Price $137.34
Journey Duration 63 hrs 52 mins
Connection per Day 6
Lowest Price $137.34
Highest Price $528.11
First Departure 5:50 a.m.
Last Departure 8:35 p.m.
Distance 2,986.85 km
Departure Santa Rosa, CA
Arrival Chicago, IL
Carriers Amtrak, Greyhound

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Best time to book cheap bus tickets from Santa Rosa, CA to Chicago, IL

The cheapest Santa Rosa, CA - Chicago, IL bus tickets can be found for as low as $91.86 if you’re lucky, or $126.27 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $165.10.

Find the best day to travel to Chicago, IL by bus

When travelling to Chicago, IL 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 Amtrak and Greyhound from Santa Rosa, CA to Chicago, IL
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Santa Rosa, CA to Chicago, IL CO2 Emissions by Bus

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Train
209.08kg
Bus
224.01kg
Flight
597.37kg
Car
477.9kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a bus ticket from Santa Rosa, CA to Chicago, IL?
A bus ticket from Santa Rosa, CA to Chicago, IL is $285.41. 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 $137.34.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from Santa Rosa, CA to Chicago, IL?
The cheapest ticket you can get from Santa Rosa, CA to Chicago, IL is $137.34. 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 Santa Rosa, CA and Chicago, IL by bus?
Santa Rosa, CA to Chicago, IL is 2,986.85 km.
How long does the bus between Santa Rosa, CA and Chicago, IL take?
Santa Rosa, CA to Chicago, IL is on average 63 hrs 52 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 57 hrs 15 mins.
Which companies operate from Santa Rosa, CA to Chicago, IL?
The bus journey from Santa Rosa, CA to Chicago, IL is covered by 1 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: Amtrak and Greyhound.
How many bus connections per day go from Santa Rosa, CA to Chicago, IL?
Santa Rosa, CA to Chicago, IL has 6 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from Santa Rosa, CA to Chicago, IL leave?
The earliest bus from Santa Rosa, CA to Chicago, IL departs at 5:50 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 Santa Rosa, CA to Chicago, IL depart?
The latest bus from Santa Rosa, CA to Chicago, IL departs at 8:35 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 Santa Rosa, CA to Chicago, IL 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 $137.34 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.
How many direct connections depart from Santa Rosa, CA to Chicago, IL?
There are on average 3 direct connection(s) from Santa Rosa, CA to go to Chicago, IL.
What's the fastest journey time between Santa Rosa, CA to Chicago, IL by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between Santa Rosa, CA and Chicago, IL is 57 hrs 15 mins.
Is there a direct bus from Santa Rosa, CA to Chicago, IL?
Yes, there is a direct bus between Santa Rosa, CA and Chicago, IL.
What are the CO2 emissions for Santa Rosa, CA to Chicago, IL by bus?
The bus journey from Santa Rosa, CA to Chicago, IL creates 224.01kg of CO2 emissions.

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