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Chicago to San Rafael buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Chicago and San Rafael takes 2d 3h. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Chicago to San Rafael. 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
2,320 mi
Distance
$494
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Chicago to San Rafael bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Chicago and San Rafael. The service departs Chicago at 12:25 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into San Rafael at 13:50:00. All services require a transfer at Denver Union Station and take an average of 2d 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGolden Gate Transit2d 4h • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGolden Gate Transit2d 4h • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGolden Gate Transit2d 3h • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGolden Gate Transit2d 3h • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGolden Gate Transit2d 3h • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to San Rafael? 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: 2,320.1 mi
  • Duration: 2d 3h

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

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

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