How much is the bus ticket from San Antonio to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from San Antonio to Chicago start at R 1 603. The average price for this route is around R 3 788. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from San Antonio to Chicago?

The average bus journey time from San Antonio to Chicago is 1d 7h, covering a distance of 1681 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 21h 25m and is operated by Tornado Bus .

Which bus companies service the San Antonio to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 30 buses available per day, including services from Tornado Bus , Greyhound , FlixBus , Valley Transit .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Antonio to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from San Antonio to Chicago at 01:30. And the latest bus departs at 21:15.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Antonio to Chicago?

A bus trip from San Antonio to Chicago produces an estimated 42 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from San Antonio to Chicago?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87463 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Antonio to Chicago?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Tornado Bus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from San Antonio to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Antonio to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus San Antonio to Chicago from R 1 779 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from San Antonio to Chicago on 9 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:30	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 8h	15:55	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	21:15	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 6h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:30	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 9h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	12:35	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 7h	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	21:15	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 10h	08:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from San Antonio to Chicago on 10 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	21:15	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 8h	05:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	12:10	Tornado I-35	22h 45m	10:55	Chicago, IL	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	01:30	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 2h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:30	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 9h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	21:15	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 6h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from San Antonio to Chicago on 11 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	01:30	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 3h	05:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	10:45	Tornado I-35	1d	10:52	Chicago, IL	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	01:30	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 2h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:30	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 9h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	21:15	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 6h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from San Antonio to Chicago on 12 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:35	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 7h	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Conexiones + Tornado Bus	Bus	11:54	Tornado I-35	22h 58m	10:52	Chicago, IL	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	01:30	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 2h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:45	Pearl District	1d 12h	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	11:05	Tornado I-35	23h 47m	10:52	Chicago, IL	No tags

Next departures from San Antonio to Chicago on 13 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:15	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 8h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Conexiones + Tornado Bus	Bus	11:54	Tornado I-35	22h 58m	10:52	Chicago, IL	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	01:30	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 2h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	01:30	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 8h	09:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	11:05	Tornado I-35	23h 47m	10:52	Chicago, IL	No tags

Next departures from San Antonio to Chicago on 14 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	21:15	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 10h	08:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Cheapest
Conexiones + Tornado Bus	Bus	11:54	Tornado I-35	22h 58m	10:52	Chicago, IL	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	01:30	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 2h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	21:15	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 6h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:45	Pearl District	2d 3h	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from San Antonio to Chicago on 15 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:45	Pearl District	2d	08:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Cheapest
Conexiones + Tornado Bus	Bus	11:54	Tornado I-35	22h 58m	10:52	Chicago, IL	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	01:30	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 2h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:30	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 9h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	21:15	San Antonio Bus Station	1d 6h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Antonio 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 1 day, 7 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 603, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

30bus per day

1d 7hAverage duration

1681 kmDistance

42kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 603 - R 7 642	Average duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 42kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 037 - R 14 537	Average duration1d 13h	CO₂ emissions 154kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Antonio and Chicago?

Stops in San Antonio

A
Tornado I-35
7914 Interstate 35 Access Rd, San Antonio, TX 78224, USA
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B
San Antonio Bus Station
500 N St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA
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C
San Antonio, TX
165 Bowie St, San Antonio, 78205
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D
4407 S PanAm Expy #101
4407 S PanAm Expy #101, San Antonio, TX 78225, 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
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

Tornado Bus

3/5169 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi4.1

Greyhound

3.5/587 492 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87492 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 R 1 756

Greyhound San Antonio Chicago recent customer reviews

Leaving from Memphis we back tracked to Arkansas. The bus driver kept stopping and not letting anyone know what's going on. I even asked her what was going on and why we kept stopping and she ignored me. The bus broke down 2 hrs away from Chicago. We were supposed to arrive in Chicago downtown around 6am and did not arrive until after 10am. I also paid for two seats for me and my child and he had to sit on my lap because the bus was so crowded and uncomfortable.

Ashley F.

18 August 2019

The Bus was very hot the driver kepts stopping to go to the bathroom the bus broke down & finally the driver wouldnt take me to the stopping point he said that was the end of where was going. Not according to what was purchased. Had to walk rest of the way. I was not satisfied with this service at all. I am a musician performer travel all the time meet a lot of people & all my fans musician friends & relatives will be hearing about why not to book with this company. Unsatisfied Customer.

Alex P.

17 May 2018

Terrible reliability on time schedule.

Lee V.

12 May 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511 971 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Valley Transit

3/538 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness2.9

WiFi2.8

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from San Antonio to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Antonio to Chicago start at R 1 603. The average price for this route is around R 3 788. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from San Antonio to Chicago?
The average bus journey time from San Antonio to Chicago is 1d 7h, covering a distance of 1681 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 21h 25m and is operated by Tornado Bus.
Which bus companies service the San Antonio to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 30 buses available per day, including services from Tornado Bus, Greyhound, FlixBus, Valley Transit.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Antonio to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from San Antonio to Chicago at 01:30. And the latest bus departs at 21:15.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Antonio to Chicago?
A bus trip from San Antonio to Chicago produces an estimated 42 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from San Antonio to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87463 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Antonio to Chicago?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Tornado Bus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from San Antonio to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Antonio to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

07/01

R 3 320

08/01

R 3 667

Today

R 4 192

10/01

R 3 667

11/01

R 3 066

12/01

R 2 863

13/01

R 2 880

14/01

R 2 710

The cheapest trip from San Antonio, US to Chicago was searched and found on 14 Jan 2026 with a price of R 2 710

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 710 to R 4 523 for a bus ticket from San Antonio, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 710, which is on 2026-01-14.

Usually Tornado Bus 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.