What is the distance between Chicago and San Antonio?

The distance between Chicago and San Antonio is around 1693 km (1050 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to San Antonio?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Tornado I-35, in San Antonio.

Bus Chicago to San Antonio from $369 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to San Antonio on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d	11:25pm	Pearl District	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:50pm	San Antonio Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 22h	9:10pm	Pearl District	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	10:00pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 17h	3:20pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 13h	12:55pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to San Antonio on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 13h	11:25pm	Pearl District	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	2:00pm	Chicago, IL	22h 13m	12:13pm	Tornado I-35	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	12:55pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:50pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 13h	11:25pm	Pearl District	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to San Antonio on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	12:55pm	San Antonio Bus Station	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	2:00pm	Chicago, IL	22h 13m	12:13pm	Tornado I-35	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	12:55pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:50pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 13h	11:25pm	Pearl District	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to San Antonio on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:00pm	Chicago, IL	22h 45m	12:45pm	Tornado I-35	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	2:00pm	Chicago, IL	22h 13m	12:13pm	Tornado I-35	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	12:55pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:50pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 13h	11:25pm	Pearl District	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to San Antonio on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 13h	12:55pm	San Antonio Bus Station	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	2:00pm	Chicago, IL	22h 13m	12:13pm	Tornado I-35	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	12:55pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:50pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 13h	11:25pm	Pearl District	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to San Antonio on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 13h	12:55pm	San Antonio Bus Station	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	2:00pm	Chicago, IL	22h 13m	12:13pm	Tornado I-35	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	12:55pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:50pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 13h	11:25pm	Pearl District	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to San Antonio on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	5:25am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 7h	12:55pm	San Antonio Bus Station	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	2:00pm	Chicago, IL	22h 13m	12:13pm	Tornado I-35	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 6h	12:55pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:50pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	7:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 4h	11:50pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to San Antonio on December 3
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 1h	9:10pm	Pearl District	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	2:00pm	Chicago, IL	22h 13m	12:13pm	Tornado I-35	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 6h	12:55pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:50pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 22h	9:10pm	Pearl District	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to San Antonio

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Antonio. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $147, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

39bus per day

1d 3hAverage Duration

1697 kmDistance

42kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$147 - $554	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 42kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$174 - $1,047	Average Duration1d 12h	CO₂ emissions 154kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and San Antonio?

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 San Antonio

A
Tornado I-35
7914 Interstate 35 Access Rd, San Antonio, TX 78224, USA
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B
San Antonio Bus Station
500 N St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA
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C
San Antonio, TX
165 Bowie St, San Antonio, 78205
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D
4407 S PanAm Expy #101
4407 S PanAm Expy #101, San Antonio, TX 78225, USA
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Compare bus companies

Tornado Bus

3/5156 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.8

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,449 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

What is the distance between Chicago and San Antonio?
The distance between Chicago and San Antonio is around 1693 km (1050 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to San Antonio?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Tornado I-35, in San Antonio.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-24

$398

11-25

$398

Today

$398

11-27

$398

11-28

$398

11-29

$398

11-30

$398

12-01

$398

The cheapest trip from Chicago to San Antonio, US was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $398

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

You can expect to pay from $398 to $419 for a bus ticket from Chicago to San Antonio, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $398 which is on 2025-11-27.