Bus Tickets from San Bernardino to Chicago

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TodayJul 28
from $233
TomorrowJul 29
from $220
WedJul 30
from $243
ThuJul 31
from $208
FriAug 1
from $158
SatAug 2
from $187
SunAug 3
from $192
MonAug 4
from $195

Next departures to Chicago

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: San Bernardino
    Departure location: San Bernardino Downtown
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: San Bernardino
    Departure location: San Bernardino Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: San Bernardino
    Departure location: San Bernardino Depot
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: San Bernardino
    Departure location: San Bernardino Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: San Bernardino
    Departure location: San Bernardino Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Bernardino to Chicago.

Bus
Average Price$139 - $482Average Duration2d 3h
68kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$152 - $1,400Average Duration1d 22h
248kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Bernardino to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 2 days, 3 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $139, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
2d 3hAverage Duration
$139Cheapest ticket
68kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Bernardino to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$237
Average bus trip duration2d 3h
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure11:00am
Distance1688 miles (2722 km)
Latest bus departure9:25pm

San Bernardino to Chicago Bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07/26
$407
07/27
$398
Today
$481
07/29
$220
07/30
$242
07/31
$257
08/01
$163
08/02
$220
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Bernardino to Chicago was searched and found on Aug 1, 2025 with a price of $163

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

You can expect to pay from $163 to $3,019 for a bus ticket from San Bernardino to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $163 which is on 2025-08-01.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Bus Travel Tips

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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 San Bernardino to Chicago.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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.

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

What's the cheapest way to go from San Bernardino to Chicago?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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Train from San Bernardino to Chicago

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