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Cheap bus tickets from San Francisco, CA to Chicago, IL

from 271,98 €

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Fast, easy, and affordable options from San Francisco, CA to Chicago, IL

Avg. trip duration

65hr35mins

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Avg. distance

4677 km

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Cheapest trip

From 271,98 €

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4

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Frequently asked questions

Traveling by bus from San Francisco to Chicago is one of the most environmentally-friendly options available as it reduces traffic associated emissions, and passengers can offset their carbon emissions when they travel with FlixBus by clicking the CO₂ compensation box when booking their ticket.
You can get from San Francisco to Chicago for as little as 271,98 €. Take advantage of our best deals on FlixBus tickets by traveling off-peak and during the week. You can buy your ticket from San Francisco to Chicago most easily on this website or in the app.
When traveling from San Francisco to Chicago, you can track your bus location on our Real-Time Bus Tracker. Just select the relevant bus stop and check the time of arrival. Find out where your bus is and check if there are delays on the route.
We offer several payment methods for purchasing your ticket from San Francisco to Chicago securely. You can choose among card payment, PayPal, Google Pay and many more. Once in the payment section, you will be able to see all the available options and pick your preferred one. If you are having difficulties with payment, check out our help page about payments. If you buy your bus ticket onboard or at a sales point you are also given the option to pay cash.
Passengers traveling from San Francisco to Chicago can bring one checked luggage and one piece of hand luggage for free. If you want to carry additional or special luggage, you can check all the options available on this page.
The price of a children's bus ticket from San Francisco to Chicago depends on the age of the child and the time of booking. Children under the age of 15 receive a discount on the regular adult fare. At the time of booking, we calculate the cheapest price for you from all available rates and discounts. If the discounted price is lower than the child fare, the selected passengers pay the same price. Please, make sure you check our child travel and seat policy. Strollers and foldable pushchairs (width + length + height = max 240 cm) can be transported in the luggage compartment of the bus free of charge.
Yes, all FlixBus buses from San Francisco to Chicago are equipped for passengers with reduced mobility. We strive to make our buses as comfortable and accessible as possible for people with disabilities and limited mobility. Service animals are allowed on board all FlixBus buses traveling from San Francisco to Chicago. The transportation of wheelchairs, foldable wheelchairs, walking aid and other assistive mobility devices is free of charge.
FlixBus buses traveling from San Francisco to Chicago offer extra legroom, private outlets, and restrooms. Most buses also provide free Wi-Fi.
The earliest FlixBus ride from San Francisco to Chicago departs at 08:20.
The latest FlixBus ride from San Francisco to Chicago departs at 22:40.
There are 3 bus stations in Chicago; Chicago (Cumberland Farms), Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Train Station. You can find the location of the stations on the map on this page.
No, you don't need to print your ticket if you purchased it online or via the app. Simply show the driver the QR code that you received via email or that is stored in the app and you're ready to travel from San Francisco to Chicago. It's that easy!
There are 2 bus stations in San Francisco; San Francisco (5th/Townsend), San Francisco Bus Station. You can find the location of the stations on the map on this page.
With FlixBus, you can conveniently reach 113 destinations from Chicago, including Indianapolis, Lafayette, Milwaukee.
Yes, weekend trip options are available from San Francisco to Chicago. Check out the route's schedule and chose the best option to suit your plans!
Yes, night trip options are available from San Francisco to Chicago. Check out the route's schedule and choose the best option to suit your plans!

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Look no further, we’ve got all the details you need to plan your bus trip! The journey San Francisco to Chicago takes as little as 50 hours 50 minutes and can cost as little as 271,98 €. The first bus leaves at 08:20 and the last bus leaves at 22:40. FlixBus runs 4 rides each day between San Francisco and Chicago and when travelling with FlixBus, you can expect free Wifi, power sockets and a guaranteed seat for your journey.
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