Bus Tickets from Sacramento, CA to Chicago, IL

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TomorrowApr 4
SatApr 5
from $169
SunApr 6
MonApr 7
from $182
TueApr 8
WedApr 9
from $221
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Next departures to Chicago

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 5 at
    Departure city: Sacramento
    Departure location: Greyhound Sacramento Station
    Arrival time: April 8 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 5 at
    Departure city: Sacramento
    Departure location: Greyhound Sacramento Station
    Arrival time: April 7 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 5 at
    Departure city: Sacramento
    Departure location: Sacramento Valley Station
    Arrival time: April 7 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 5 at
    Departure city: Sacramento
    Departure location: Greyhound Sacramento Station
    Arrival time: April 8 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 5 at
    Departure city: Sacramento
    Departure location: Sacramento Valley Station
    Arrival time: April 7 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Sacramento to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$290
Average bus trip duration2d 15h
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure7:15am
Distance1787 miles (2881 km)
Latest bus departure10:20pm

Sacramento to Chicago Buses

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Chicago from Sacramento, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

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

Best price found
04/01
$211
04/02
$186
Today
$307
04/04
No data
04/05
$169
04/06
No data
04/07
$182
04/08
$134
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Sacramento to Chicago was searched and found on Apr 8, 2025 with a price of $134

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

You can expect to pay from $134 to $1,315 for a bus ticket from Sacramento to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $134 which is on 2025-04-08.

Usually Amtrak 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Sacramento to Chicago.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Sacramento to Chicago.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Sacramento to Chicago while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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Bus from Sacramento to Chicago

You can also go to Chicago by train

Train from Sacramento to Chicago

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