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Trip Overview

The average bus between San Rafael and Chicago takes 2d 3h and the fastest bus takes 2d 2h. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from San Rafael 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 3h
Duration
2,324 mi
Distance
$498
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

San Rafael to Chicago bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between San Rafael and Chicago. The service departs San Rafael at 11:30 AM in the morning, which arrives into Chicago at 16:25:00. All services require a transfer at San Francisco Bus Station and take an average of 2d 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Golden Gate TransitGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA2d 2h • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Golden Gate TransitGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA2d 2h • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Golden Gate TransitGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA2d 2h • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Golden Gate TransitGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA2d 2h • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Golden Gate TransitGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA2d 2h • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Rafael 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: 2,324.3 mi
  • Duration: 2d 3h

What companies run services between San Rafael, CA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Chicago Bus Station via San Francisco Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Denver Union Station in around 2d 3h.

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