- Santa Barbara to Chicago buses
Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Santa Barbara Station | Downtown Greyhound Station | CheapestFastest | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Santa Barbara Station | 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Santa Barbara Station | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:09 AM PST.
Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara to Chicago
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 2 days, 7 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $323, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Santa Barbara and Chicago?
Stops in Chicago
- A630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
- 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
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Santa Barbara to Chicago by bus
How far is Santa Barbara from Chicago?
The distance covered from Santa Barbara to Chicago is 2907 km (1802 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Santa Barbara to Chicago?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Train Station, in Santa Barbara, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Santa Barbara to Chicago, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $580 to $4,370 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $580 which is on 2025-11-28.







