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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. | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | 10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee | Cheapest | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | 10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee | Fastest | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Downtown Greyhound Station | 10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee | No tags | |||||
 | 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd | 10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee | No tags | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | 10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee | No tags |
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to TruckeeAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Truckee. The journey takes about 1 day, 22 hours 33 minutes and with fares starting at just $137, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Chicago to Truckee: Trip Overview
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Chicago to Truckee Bus
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Truckee was searched and found on Aug 26, 2025 with a price of $229To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Truckee, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $229 to $278 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Truckee based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $229 which is on 2025-08-26.
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If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Chicago to Truckee but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.
From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Chicago to Truckee.
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 Truckee.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Chicago to Truckee, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
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.
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Truckee?
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