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

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

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

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on 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 Sacramento to Chicago from £100 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Sacramento to Chicago on 24 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	17:00	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 23h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	17:00	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 22h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	21:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	17:00	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 12h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	21:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	3d 7h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Chicago on 25 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	17:00	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 23h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	17:00	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 22h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	07:15	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 5h	14:42	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	21:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	17:00	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 12h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Chicago on 26 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	17:00	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 23h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	17:00	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 22h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	07:15	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 5h	14:42	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	21:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	17:00	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 12h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Chicago on 27 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	17:00	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 23h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	17:00	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 22h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	07:15	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 5h	14:42	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	21:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	17:00	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 12h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Chicago on 28 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	17:00	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 23h	18:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	17:00	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 22h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	07:15	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 5h	14:42	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	21:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	17:00	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 12h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Chicago on 29 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	17:00	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 23h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	17:00	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 22h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	07:15	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 5h	14:42	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	21:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	3d 4h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	17:00	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 12h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Chicago on 30 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	17:00	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 23h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	17:00	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 22h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	07:15	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 5h	14:42	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	21:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	3d 4h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	17:00	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 12h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Chicago on 1 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	17:00	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 23h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	17:00	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1d 22h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	07:15	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 5h	14:42	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	21:55	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 16h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	17:00	Greyhound Sacramento Station	2d 13h	08:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Sacramento to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 2 days, 9 hours 28 minutes and with fares starting at just £94, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

2d 9hAverage duration

1785 milesDistance

262kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£97 - £508	Average duration2d 16h	CO₂ emissions 72kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£94 - £352	Average duration2d 9h	CO₂ emissions 262kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Sacramento and Chicago?

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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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

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,604 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,422 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

What's the distance between Sacramento and Chicago by coach?
The distance between Sacramento and Chicago by coach is approximately 1787 miles (2881 km).
How can I travel from Sacramento to Chicago avoiding air travel?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on 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

22/11

£362

23/11

£372

Today

£425

25/11

£321

26/11

£278

27/11

£283

28/11

£325

29/11

£301

The cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to Chicago was searched and found on 26 Nov 2025 with a price of £278

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

You can expect to pay from £278 to £1,352 for a bus ticket from Sacramento, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £278, which is on 2025-11-26.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.