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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | UC Riverside | Downtown Greyhound Station | Cheapest | |||||
 | Riverside Station | Chicago (Union Station), IL | Fastest | |||||
| Riverside Station | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | UC Riverside | Downtown Greyhound Station | No tags | |||||
| Riverside Station | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags |
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Riverside to ChicagoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 23 hours 22 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$152, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Riverside, CA to Chicago: Trip Overview
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Riverside to Chicago Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Riverside, CA - Chicago
What is the travel distance from Riverside to Chicago?
The distance covered from Riverside to Chicago is 2741 km (1700 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Riverside to Chicago?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Riverside Bus Station, in Riverside, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Riverside, CA to Chicago was searched and found on Sep 16, 2025 with a price of US$257To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Riverside, CA to Chicago, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$257 to US$2,397 for a bus ticket from Riverside, CA to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$257 which is on 2025-09-20.
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Did you know?
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!
One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.
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