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Chicago Union Station to California buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chicago Union Station and California takes 2d 4h and the fastest bus takes 2d. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Chicago Union Station 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.

2d 4h
Duration
2,217 mi
Distance
$448
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Chicago Union Station to California bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Chicago Union Station and California. The service departs Chicago Union Station at 5:05 PM in the evening, which arrives into California at 15:50:00. All services require a transfer at Chicago Bus Station and take an average of 2d 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA2d • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA2d • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA2d • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA2d • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago Union Station to California? 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: 2,217.1 mi
  • Duration: 2d 4h

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

You can take a vehicle from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles Union Station via Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 47h 34m.

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