What is the travel distance from Chicago to Chico?

The distance separating Chicago and Chico is 1782 miles (2873 km).

Bus Chicago to Chico from $243 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Chicago to Chico on September 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		10:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 14h	11:25am	Chico Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Chico.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$233 - $377	Average Duration2d 13h	CO₂ emissions 72kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$284 - $1,846	Average Duration2d 13h	CO₂ emissions 261kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Chico

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chico. The journey takes about 2 days, 13 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $233, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

2d 13hAverage Duration

$233Cheapest ticket

72kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Chico: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$250

Average bus trip duration2d 13h

Number of daily buses4

Earliest bus departure9:45am

Distance1782 miles (2873 km)

Latest bus departure11:50pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,258 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/510,540 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Senda Diamante

Chicago to Chico Bus

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Chicago to Chico.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Chicago to Chico.

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

Did you know?

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.

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.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Chico?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time2d 13h	Avg Price$250	Daily Departures4
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2d 13h	Avg Price$421	Daily Departures3

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Bus Tickets from Chicago to Chico

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