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Bus Santa Monica to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$2,035
Average Bus Trip Duration3d 2h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure11:55am
Distance2826 km

Santa Monica to Chicago Bus

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We make sure you can find a bus service from Santa Monica to Chicago from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Santa Monica to Chicago, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Santa Monica - Chicago

  1. How long is the trip from Santa Monica to Chicago by bus?

    The typical travel time from Santa Monica to Chicago by bus is around 3d 2h. The fastest bus on this trip will get to Chicago in 3d 2h

  2. What is the travel distance from Santa Monica to Chicago?

    The distance between Santa Monica and Chicago is around 2828 km (1754 miles).

  3. What is the cheapest way to go from Santa Monica to Chicago?

    Taking the bus is the cheapest option to travel from Santa Monica to Chicago. Starting at US$2, 035, this bus is the most cost-effective option for your journey.

  4. How much does the bus ticket cost from Santa Monica to Chicago?

    Taking the bus from Santa Monica to Chicago costs on average US$2, 035.

  5. Is there an overnight bus from Santa Monica to Chicago?

    Yes! Catch buses leaving from Santa Monica until 11:55am and reaching Chicago on the following day.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Santa Monica to Chicago but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Santa Monica to Chicago, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Santa Monica to Chicago that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Santa Monica to Chicago, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Will you be returning to Santa Monica by bus?

Bus from Santa Monica to Chicago

You can also go to Chicago by train

Train from Santa Monica to Chicago

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