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Overview

About buses from Chicago, IL to San Francisco, CA

Buses from Chicago, IL to San Francisco, CA travel the 0mi (0.00km) journey, taking approximately 2d, 10h, 30m. Usually, there are 3 buses operating per day. While the average ticket price for this journey is around $498.78, you can find the cheapest bus tickets for as low as $379.95.

  • Average bus duration
  • Average bus ticket price
    $498.78
  • Trips per day
    3
  • Top Carriers
    Greyhound Lines, FlixBus

Bus Station Information for San Francisco, CA

San Francisco

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San Francisco, CA 94105

Bus Station
Address
425 Mission St. 
San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone Number
(800) 858-8555
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San Francisco (5th & Townsend)

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San Francisco, CA 94107

Curbside Stop
Address
409 Townsend Street 
San Francisco, CA 94107
Phone Number
(800) 858-8555
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San Francisco (Fisherman's Wharf)

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San Francisco, CA 94109

Curbside Stop
Address
700 Beach Street 
San Francisco, CA 94109
Phone Number
(800) 858-8555
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San Francisco (Daly City BART)

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San Francisco, CA 94014

Curbside Stop
Address
500 John Daly Blvd 
San Francisco, CA 94014
Phone Number
(800) 858-8555
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City InformationforChicago, IL

There’s so much to see in the Windy City, you’ll be booking your next bus to Chicago before your trip is over. No matter the season, there’s plenty to do, from lounging on lakeside beaches in the summer to ice skating in Millennium Park.

Chicago’s famous for its dogs and its deep dish, if you’re looking for eats. Museums dot the map, including The Art Institute of Chicago, Field Museum, and Griffin Museum of Science and Industry. Catch a game if your sport’s in season – Bulls or Bears, Cubs or White Sox.

If you ask a local – which we always do – an Architecture Tour is on the don’t miss list. And if you’re on a budget, just go for a stroll on the Riverwalk, Navy Pier, or by “the bean” - Millennium Park’s famed Cloud Gate sculpture.

Whatever mood strikes you, Chi-town's got something to keep you busy.

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City InformationforSan Francisco, CA

When the fog rolls into San Francisco, CA, it's like a cozy invitation to savor a town bursting with iconic charm. Take your next adventure on a bus to San Francisco, and you'll find more delights than just the Golden Gate Bridge. Begin at Fisherman’s Wharf, where street performers add a whimsical touch, and sample world-class seafood. History enthusiasts will love wandering through the haunting walls of Alcatraz Island, while culture vultures can revel in the vast collections within the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

For a taste of the local vibe, hop on a cable car and ride through the quirky streets of Haight-Ashbury or explore the vibrant shops and eateries that make Chinatown sing with flavor. Green thumbs (and photographers) shouldn’t miss the Botanical Gardens in Golden Gate Park for a tranquil escape. Whether it’s the distinctive neighborhoods or the panoramic city views from Twin Peaks, every corner of San Francisco is ready to enchant you, especially when you roll into town with the reliable comfort of a Trailways bus.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Bus Ride

Planning on taking the bus from Chicago to San Francisco? We have multiple options (3 per day) heading from Chicago to San Francisco for as little as $379.95. Book bus tickets to San Francisco now.