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Sun31 Aug
from US$252
Mon1 Sept
Tue2 Sept
Wed3 Sept
Thu4 Sept
from US$231
Fri5 Sept
from US$233
Sat6 Sept
Sun7 Sept

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 4 September at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: 6 September at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Santa Barbara Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 4 September at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: 6 September at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Santa Barbara Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 4 September at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: 7 September at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Santa Barbara Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 4 September at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
    Arrival time: 7 September at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Santa Barbara Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 4 September at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: 7 September at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Santa Barbara Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Chicago to Santa Barbara

Bus
Average priceUS$228 - US$434Average duration2d 13h
73kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$227 - US$1,456Average duration3d
264kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Santa Barbara

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 2 days, 13 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just US$228, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day
2d 13hAverage duration
US$228Cheapest ticket
73kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$250
Average bus trip duration2d 13h
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure09:45
Distance1801 miles
Latest bus departure23:50

Chicago to Santa Barbara Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Santa Barbara

  1. How far is Santa Barbara from Chicago by coach?

    The journey from Chicago to Santa Barbara by coach covers an approximate distance of 1802 miles (2907 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Chicago to Santa Barbara without flying?

    To travel from Chicago to Santa Barbara without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

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 Chicago and Santa Barbara!

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

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Chicago to Santa Barbara will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Chicago to Santa Barbara.

Did you know?

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.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Santa Barbara?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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