Bus San Francisco to Chicago: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from San Francisco to Chicago

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from San Francisco to Chicago from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today

tomorrow

from $583

Saturday

Sunday

from $243

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

from $241

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person

Greyhound US

74h 15m

0

4:00 PM

San Francisco
Bus Station Transbay

6:15 PM

Chicago
Greyhound Bus Station

0

Economy

$583
FlixBus

64h 50m

0

11:40 AM

San Francisco
5th/Townsend

4:30 AM

Chicago
Greyhound Bus Station

0

Economy

$601
FlixBus

68h 15m

0

10:00 PM

San Francisco
5th/Townsend

6:15 PM

Chicago
Greyhound Bus Station

0

Economy

$601
Greyhound US

64h 55m

0

10:45 AM

San Francisco
Bus Station Transbay

3:40 AM

Chicago
Greyhound Bus Station

0

Economy

$605
FlixBus

66h 10m

0

9:30 AM

San Francisco
5th/Townsend

3:40 AM

Chicago
Greyhound Bus Station

0

Economy

$608
Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to Chicago via Daly City, CA, you can save more than $0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  Save more than 1%
  
  72h 40m
  
  San Francisco
  
  6 mi
  
  5:35 PM
  
  Daly City, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  6:15 PM
  
  Chicago
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $583
Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to Chicago via San Jose, CA, you can save more than $355? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  95h 0m
  
  0
  
  11:25 PM
  
  San Francisco
  5th/Townsend
  
  12:35 AM
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $19
- FlixBus
  
  69h 30m
  
  0
  
  12:55 AM
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  10:25 PM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $209
Travel time is 30h 10m longer, but you will save $355

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person

FlixBus

78h 35m

0

11:15 AM

San Francisco
Beach St & Hyde St

5:50 PM

Chicago
95th Red Line Station

0

Economy

$243
Greyhound US

71h 45m

0

10:40 PM

San Francisco
Bus Station Transbay

10:25 PM

Chicago
95th Red Line Station

0

Economy

$259
FlixBus

71h 0m

0

11:25 PM

San Francisco
5th/Townsend

10:25 PM

Chicago
95th Red Line Station

0

Economy

$260
FlixBus

76h 55m

0

5:30 PM

San Francisco
Beach St & Hyde St

10:25 PM

Chicago
95th Red Line Station

0

Economy

$262
Greyhound US

69h 35m

0

10:45 AM

San Francisco
Bus Station Transbay

8:20 AM

Chicago
95th Red Line Station

0

Economy

$275

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person

FlixBus

70h 50m

0

9:30 AM

San Francisco
5th/Townsend

8:20 AM

Chicago
95th Red Line Station

0

Economy

$241
Greyhound US

69h 35m

0

10:45 AM

San Francisco
Bus Station Transbay

8:20 AM

Chicago
95th Red Line Station

0

Economy

$250
Greyhound US

71h 45m

0

10:40 PM

San Francisco
Bus Station Transbay

10:25 PM

Chicago
95th Red Line Station

0

Economy

$321
FlixBus

71h 0m

0

11:25 PM

San Francisco
5th/Townsend

10:25 PM

Chicago
95th Red Line Station

0

Economy

$322

Frequency of bus connections between San Francisco and Chicago

See here how frequent the connections between San Francisco and Chicago are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily buses from San Francisco to Chicago. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between San Francisco and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 10 buses from San Francisco to Chicago, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between San Francisco and Chicago, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from San Francisco to Chicago

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 6 times every day by bus from San Francisco to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Francisco to Chicago starting from $241!

Cheapest Bus	$241
Fastest Bus	64h 50m
Earliest Bus	9:30 AM
Latest Bus	11:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	1,853.7 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from San Francisco to Chicago

Every day, 6 buses from 2 bus companies leave San Francisco for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 11/21/2024 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/17

Monday 11/18

Tuesday 11/19

Wednesday 11/20

Thursday 11/21

Friday 11/22

$583

Saturday 11/23

Sunday 11/24

$243

Monday 11/25

Tuesday 11/26

Wednesday 11/27

$241

Thursday 11/28

Friday 11/29

$259

Saturday 11/30

Sunday 12/01

Monday 12/02

Tuesday 12/03

Wednesday 12/04

Thursday 12/05

Friday 12/06

Saturday 12/07

Sunday 12/08

Monday 12/09

Tuesday 12/10

Wednesday 12/11

Thursday 12/12

Friday 12/13

Saturday 12/14

The cheapest time to travel from San Francisco to Chicago

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from San Francisco to Chicago, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $241, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Francisco to Chicago. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $583.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Francisco to Chicago, with $241. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $262.

How to save money travelling from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Chicago are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from San Francisco to Chicago

These are the most booked bus companies between San Francisco to Chicago from our users.

FlixBus from San Francisco to Chicago

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route San Francisco to Chicago:

Cheapest Price	$241
Fastest Bus	64h 50m
Earliest Bus	9:30 AM
Last Bus	11:25 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	11/20/2024

Greyhound US from San Francisco to Chicago

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route San Francisco to Chicago:

Cheapest Price	$250
Fastest Bus	64h 55m
Earliest Bus	10:45 AM
Last Bus	10:40 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	11/20/2024

All bus stations and stops in San Francisco and Chicago

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

5th/Townsend

Townsend St 400

Beach St & Hyde St

Bus Station Transbay

Folsom Street 200

One Ferry Building

Passenger Loading Zone in front of Ferry Building on Embarcadero. Bus will stop near Marketbar Cafe.

South Van Ness Ave & Market St

Stonestown

Buckingham Way 501

Union Square

Post St 470

Van Ness Ave & Bush St

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

California & Cermak Bus Stop

S California Ave 2139

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

Cermak-Chinatown

S. Archer Ave. 2103

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Greyhound Bus Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Harvey bus terminal

Park Ave 15400

Polk St & Canal St

W Polk St between S Clinton St and S Canal St

Tornado Bus Company

S Kedzie Ave 2807

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Van Galder

W Cermak Rd

W Cermak Rd 1001

Service and Comfort on the bus from San Francisco to Chicago

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

FAQs about the San Francisco to Chicago bus

How much does a San Francisco Chicago bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $241 and takes 22h 50m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $241 and $670. 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 Francisco to Chicago each day?

Every day, the San Francisco to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from San Francisco to Chicago is offered by FlixBus and takes 64h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $601. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from San Francisco starts at 9:30 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 Francisco to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from San Francisco for Chicago starts at 11:25 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 Francisco Chicago route?

When traveling by bus from San Francisco 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 Francisco and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Chicago on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to San Francisco and to Chicago

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to San Francisco and to Chicago. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!