How far is Santa Barbara from Chicago?

About 1802 miles (2907 km) separate Santa Barbara and Chicago.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Santa Barbara to Chicago?

Most of the buses traveling from Santa Barbara to Chicago leave from Train Station and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Field Museum, Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier, Auditorium Building and Theatre, Museum of Science and Industry and Robie House.

Bus Santa Barbara to Chicago from $202 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Santa Barbara to Chicago on November 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:45pm	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	2d 7h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	10:05pm	Train Station	2d 14h	2:39pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:45pm	Santa Barbara (University of California), CA	2d 11h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 2 days, 7 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $224, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

2d 7hAverage Duration

1801 milesDistance

73kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$224 - $403	Average Duration2d 7h	CO₂ emissions 73kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$214 - $3,255	Average Duration2d 18h	CO₂ emissions 264kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Santa Barbara and Chicago?

Stops in Santa Barbara

A
Train Station
224 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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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

Amtrak

4/55,597 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,389 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Santa Barbara to Chicago by bus

How far is Santa Barbara from Chicago?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Santa Barbara to Chicago?
What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?