How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Bakersfield?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Bakersfield start from $315. The average price for this route is around $457. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Bakersfield?

The average bus travel time from Chicago to Bakersfield is 2d 5h, covering a distance of 2803 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 3h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Chicago to Bakersfield route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Bakersfield?

The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Bakersfield at 5:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Bakersfield?

A bus trip from Chicago to Bakersfield generates an estimated 70 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Chicago to Bakersfield?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87435 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Bakersfield?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Bakersfield?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Bakersfield?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Chicago to Bakersfield from $362 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Bakersfield on December 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 15h	1:15pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 4h	7:10pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 4h	7:10pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 5h	2:05am	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Bakersfield on December 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 4h	7:10pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	Cheapest
	Bus	12:01pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 3h	1:15pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 4h	7:10pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 11h	7:10pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 7h	3:30pm	McKee Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Bakersfield on December 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 15h	1:15pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	Cheapest
	Bus	12:01pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 3h	1:15pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 4h	7:10pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 11h	7:10pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 7h	3:30pm	McKee Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Bakersfield on December 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 15h	1:15pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	Cheapest
	Bus	12:01pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 3h	1:15pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 4h	7:10pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 11h	7:10pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 7h	3:30pm	McKee Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Bakersfield on December 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 16h	9:55am	McKee Park & Ride	Cheapest
	Bus	12:01pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 3h	1:15pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 4h	7:10pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 11h	7:10pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 7h	3:30pm	McKee Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Bakersfield on December 31
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 4h	7:10pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	Cheapest
	Bus	12:01pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 3h	1:15pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 4h	7:10pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 11h	7:10pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 7h	3:30pm	McKee Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Bakersfield on January 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 6h	3:30pm	McKee Park & Ride	Cheapest
	Bus	12:01pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 3h	1:15pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 4h	7:10pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 11h	7:10pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 7h	3:30pm	McKee Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Bakersfield on January 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 15h	1:15pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	Cheapest
	Bus	12:01pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 3h	1:15pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 4h	7:10pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 11h	7:10pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 7h	3:30pm	McKee Park & Ride	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Bakersfield

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Bakersfield. The journey takes about 2 days, 5 hours 29 minutes, and with fares starting at just $315, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

2d 5hAverage Duration

2803 kmDistance

70kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$315 - $984	Average Duration2d 5h	CO₂ emissions 70kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$380 - $3,877	Average Duration2d 12h	CO₂ emissions 255kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Bakersfield?

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Stops in Bakersfield

A
Tufesa Bus Station
1401 Chamberlain Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305, USA
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B
Amtrak Station
601 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
C
Latino Travel
2225 Niles Pt. St , 93306 Bakersfield, CA USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,453 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,742 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Bakersfield by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Bakersfield?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Bakersfield start from $315. The average price for this route is around $457. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Bakersfield?
The average bus travel time from Chicago to Bakersfield is 2d 5h, covering a distance of 2803 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 3h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Bakersfield route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Bakersfield?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Bakersfield at 5:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Bakersfield?
A bus trip from Chicago to Bakersfield generates an estimated 70 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Chicago to Bakersfield?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87435 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Bakersfield?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Bakersfield?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Bakersfield?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-24

$495

12-25

$829

Today

$584

12-27

$527

12-28

$510

12-29

$453

12-30

$456

12-31

$488

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Bakersfield was searched and found on Dec 29, 2025 with a price of $453

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Bakersfield, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $453 to $829 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $453 which is on 2025-12-29.