What's the distance between Chicago and Sacramento by coach?

The distance between Chicago and Sacramento by coach is approximately 1787 miles (2881 km).

How can I travel from Chicago to Sacramento avoiding air travel?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Chicago to Sacramento from £91 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Chicago to Sacramento on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 11h	08:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Chicago to Sacramento on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d	08:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 23h	08:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 18h	02:30	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	17:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 17h	08:30	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 11h	08:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Sacramento on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d	08:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 23h	08:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 18h	02:30	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 11h	08:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Sacramento on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 11h	08:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 23h	08:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 18h	02:30	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d	08:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Sacramento on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 11h	08:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 23h	08:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 18h	02:30	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d	08:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Sacramento on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 11h	08:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 23h	08:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 18h	02:30	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d	08:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Sacramento on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 11h	08:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 23h	08:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 18h	02:30	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	05:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 5h	08:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Sacramento on 3 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 11h	08:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:01	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 22h	08:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 18h	02:30	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 23h	08:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £93, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

2d 11hAverage duration

1785 milesDistance

72kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£93 - £433	Average duration2d 11h	CO₂ emissions 72kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£93 - £1,470	Average duration2d 11h	CO₂ emissions 262kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Sacramento?

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 Sacramento

A
Greyhound Sacramento Station
420 Richards Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95811, USA
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B
Old Sacramento
961 2nd St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
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C
Fruitridge Rd
3330 Fruitridge Rd, Sacramento, CA 95820, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,396 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87396 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £93

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Chicago Sacramento recent customer reviews

Bad very bad drive of the bus don’t let me get back on the bus I was with my ticket in hands

Jader B.

22 July 2024

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 by bus from Chicago to Sacramento, US

What's the distance between Chicago and Sacramento by coach?
The distance between Chicago and Sacramento by coach is approximately 1787 miles (2881 km).
How can I travel from Chicago to Sacramento avoiding air travel?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

24/11

£341

25/11

£373

Today

£375

27/11

£322

28/11

£319

29/11

£343

30/11

£410

01/12

£326

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Sacramento, US was searched and found on 28 Nov 2025 with a price of £319

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 £319 to £564 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 £319, which is on 2025-11-28.