Bus from Chicago to Santa Barbara: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Chicago to Santa Barbara on December 30
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
Downtown Greyhound Station
Santa Barbara StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Downtown Greyhound Station
Santa Barbara StationNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
Santa Barbara StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
Santa Barbara StationNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Santa Barbara StationNo tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Santa Barbara

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 2 days, 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $228, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
2d 4hAverage Duration
1801 milesDistance
73kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$228 - $543Average Duration2d 4h
73kg CO₂e
Average Price$347 - $4,553Average Duration2d 1h
264kg CO₂e

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Santa Barbara?

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