Bus Tickets from Fresno, US to Chicago

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  • Departure time: October 25 at
    Departure city: Fresno
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: October 28 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: October 25 at
    Departure city: Fresno
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: October 28 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
    Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: October 25 at
    Departure city: Fresno
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: October 28 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: October 25 at
    Departure city: Fresno
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: October 28 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: December 19 at
    Departure city: Fresno
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: December 22 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
    Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus
Average Price$178 - $449Average Duration2d 11h
70kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$549 - $549Average Duration2d 22h
255kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Fresno to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 2 days, 11 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $178, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
2d 11hAverage Duration
$178Cheapest ticket
70kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Fresno, US to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$258
Average bus trip duration2d 11h
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure2:25am
Distance1741 miles (2808 km)
Latest bus departure6:45pm

Fresno to Chicago Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Fresno, US to Chicago was searched and found on Aug 31, 2025 with a price of $155

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Fresno, US to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $155 to $245 for a bus ticket from Fresno, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $155 which is on 2025-08-31.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Fresno and Chicago!

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 Fresno to Chicago.

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 Fresno to Chicago.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Fresno to Chicago while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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!

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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 Fresno, US to Chicago?

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