The average bus between Chicago and California takes 2d 7h and the fastest bus takes 2d. There is at least one bus per day from Chicago to California. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run once daily between Chicago and California. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Chicago is at 5:15 PM which arrives into California at 3:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2d 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to California. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at California station via St Louis Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 7h.
Chicago to California bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to California bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Book your Chicago to California bus tickets online with Flixbus USA and Greyhound USA.
The distance between Chicago and California is 2,724.2 km. The road distance is 3,574 km.
You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 47h 25m.
