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SatAug 30
from $240
SunAug 31
from $237
MonSep 1
TueSep 2
from $246
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: September 2 at
    Destination city: Truckee
    Destination location: 10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: September 2 at
    Destination city: Truckee
    Destination location: 10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
    Arrival time: September 3 at
    Destination city: Truckee
    Destination location: 10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: September 2 at
    Destination city: Truckee
    Destination location: 10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: September 3 at
    Destination city: Truckee
    Destination location: 10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Truckee.

Bus
Average Price$228 - $301Average Duration2d 8h
69kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
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Train
Average Price$164 - $432Average Duration1d 22h
250kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to Truckee

Among 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 $164, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
1d 22hAverage Duration
$164Cheapest ticket
250kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Truckee: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$239
Average bus trip duration2d 8h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure5:25am
Distance1704 miles (2748 km)
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Chicago to Truckee Bus

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

Best price found
08/26
$261
08/27
$230
Today
$245
08/29
$261
08/30
$233
08/31
$257
09/01
$252
09/02
$238
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Truckee was searched and found on Aug 27, 2025 with a price of $230

To 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 $230 to $261 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 $233 which is on 2025-08-30.

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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 Chicago to Truckee.

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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?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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Train from Chicago to Truckee

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