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Trip Overview

The average bus between San Diego and Illinois takes 2d 19h and the fastest bus takes 2d 15h. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from San Diego to Illinois. 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 19h
Duration
2,345 mi
Distance
$494
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

San Diego to Illinois bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between San Diego and Illinois. The service departs San Diego at 10:15 PM at night, which arrives into Illinois at 05:35:00. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles Union Station and take an average of 2d 19h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Arrives +4 days

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAFlixbus USA3d 5h • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAFlixbus USA2d 15h • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAFlixbus USA2d 15h • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAFlixbus USA2d 15h • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Diego to Illinois? 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: 2,345.4 mi
  • Duration: 2d 19h

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Illinois, USA?

You can take a bus from San Diego to Chicago Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 2h.

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