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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | San Francisco Bus Station | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Downtown Greyhound Station | San Francisco Bus Station | Fastest | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Downtown Greyhound Station | 409 Townsend St, SF | No tags | ||||
| Bus | 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd | San Francisco Bus Station | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | 409 Townsend St, SF | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:31 PM CST.
Get from Chicago to San Francisco
The journey takes about 2 days, 10 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 2 399, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Chicago and San Francisco?
Stops in Chicago
- A630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
- B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- 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 Francisco
- A
Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)
700 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA - B
Powell Station
25 Cyril Magnin St , San Francisco, CA 94102-2812 - C
Union Square Hilton
255 Mason St,, San Francisco, CA 94102-2114 - D
San Francisco Greyhound Station
200 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94105 - E
444 Townsend St.
444 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to San Francisco, US by bus
How much does a bus ticket from Chicago to San Francisco cost?
The bus ticket price from Chicago to San Francisco starts at R 2 399. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Chicago to San Francisco is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Chicago to San Francisco?
The average travel time between Chicago and San Francisco is around 2d 10h, although the fastest bus will take about 2d 3h. This is the time it takes to travel the 2987 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Chicago and San Francisco?
The number of buses from Chicago to San Francisco can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 12 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Chicago to San Francisco by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Chicago to San Francisco?
When taking the bus from Chicago to San Francisco, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to San Francisco?
Buses travelling between Chicago and San Francisco leave from Downtown Greyhound Station or Chicago O'Hare International Airport and arrive at Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf), Powell Station, Union Square Hilton.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to San Francisco, US was searched and found on 26 Nov 2025 with a price of R 3 275To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to San Francisco, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 3 275 to R 10 365 for a bus ticket from Chicago to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 3 275, which is on 2025-11-26.
