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.

Bus Santa Barbara to Chicago from $292 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Chicago on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:45pm	Santa Barbara Station	2d	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:45pm	Santa Barbara Station	2d 15h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:45pm	Santa Barbara Station	2d 1h	6:35pm	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

We recommend taking the bus

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.

2bus per day

2d 7hAverage Duration

2905 kmDistance

73kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$323 - $648	Average Duration2d 7h	CO₂ emissions 73kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$365 - $4,700	Average Duration2d 17h	CO₂ emissions 264kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Santa Barbara and Chicago?

Stops in Santa Barbara

A
Train Station
224 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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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

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,448 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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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.

Best price found

11-24

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11-25

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Today

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11-27

$694

11-28

$580

11-29

$718

11-30

$718

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The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $580

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.