Bus Tickets from Chicago to Sacramento, US

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Sacramento on November 25
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Greyhound Sacramento StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Downtown Greyhound Station
Greyhound Sacramento StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
Greyhound Sacramento StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Greyhound Sacramento StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:23 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Sacramento

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Sacramento. The journey takes about 2 days, 11 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $172, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
2d 11hAverage Duration
2881 kmDistance
72kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average Price$172 - $875Average Duration2d 11h
72kg CO₂e
Train
Average Price$173 - $2,732Average Duration2d 11h
262kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Sacramento, US by bus

  1. How far is Chicago from Sacramento?

    It's about 2881 km (1787 miles) from Chicago to Sacramento.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Sacramento?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Greyhound Sacramento Station, in Sacramento.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11-22
$600
11-23
$654
Today
$634
11-25
$778
11-26
$463
11-27
$442
11-28
$622
11-29
$522
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Sacramento, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $442

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

You can expect to pay from $442 to $1,049 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Sacramento, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $442 which is on 2025-11-27.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Sacramento, US?

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