Previously seen trips
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greyhound + FlixBus | Bus | Nicholson Ave | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | No tags | ||||
Greyhound + FlixBus | Bus | Nicholson Ave | 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound | Bus | Nicholson Ave | Downtown Greyhound Station | No tags | ||||
Greyhound + FlixBus | Bus | Nicholson Ave | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | No tags | ||||
Greyhound + FlixBus | Bus | Nicholson Ave | 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd | No tags |
Get from Santa Maria to Chicago
The journey takes about 2 days, 12 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $251, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Santa Maria, US to Chicago by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Santa Maria to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Santa Maria to Chicago start from $251. The average price for this route is around $260. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Santa Maria to Chicago?
The average bus trip duration from Santa Maria to Chicago is 2d 12h, covering a distance of 1822 miles (2939 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 4h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Santa Maria to Chicago route?
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Santa Maria to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Santa Maria to Chicago at 3:15pm. And the latest bus departs at 5:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santa Maria to Chicago?
A bus trip from Santa Maria to Chicago generates an estimated 73 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Santa Maria to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5752 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Santa Maria to Chicago?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Santa Maria to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 Santa Maria to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
