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Trip Overview

The average bus between California and Chicago takes 2d 6h and the fastest bus takes 2d 1h. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from California to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2d 6h
Duration
2,223 mi
Distance
$437
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

California to Chicago bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between California and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 12:55 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from California is at 12:55 PM which arrives into Chicago at 4:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2d 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from California to Chicago? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 2,222.6 mi
  • Duration: 2d 6h

What companies run services between California, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Chicago Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 47h 20m.

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