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Trip Overview

The average bus between Sacramento, CA and Chicago takes 47h 37m and the fastest bus takes 47h 32m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Sacramento, CA 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.

47h 37m
Duration
2,220 mi
Distance
$472
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Sacramento, CA to Chicago bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Sacramento, CA and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 2:35 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Sacramento, CA is at 2:53 PM which arrives into Chicago at 4:25 PM. All services require a transfer at 8Th St & Capitol Ave and take an average of 47h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Sacramento Regional TransitSacramento Regional TransitGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA47h 32m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Sacramento Regional TransitSacramento Regional TransitGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA47h 32m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Sacramento Regional TransitSacramento Regional TransitGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA47h 32m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Sacramento Regional TransitSacramento Regional TransitGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA47h 50m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Sacramento Regional TransitSacramento Regional TransitGreyhound USAGreyhound USAGreyhound USA47h 40m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sacramento, CA 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: 2,220.3 mi
  • Duration: 47h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Stockton Blvd & 65Th St to Chicago Bus Station via 8Th St & Capitol Ave, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Denver Union Station in around 2d.

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