Bus Tickets from Chicago to Fresno, US

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Next departures for Chicago to Fresno on October 12
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
Amtrak StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Downtown Greyhound Station
CSU Fresno (Shaw & Cedar)Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Greyhound Station
Amtrak StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Fresno.

Bus
Average Price$131 - $491Average Duration2d 8h
70kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$249 - $249Average Duration2d 9h
255kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Fresno

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Fresno. The journey takes about 2 days, 8 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $131, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day
2d 8hAverage Duration
$131Cheapest ticket
70kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Fresno, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$214
Average bus trip duration2d 8h
Number of daily buses14
Earliest bus departure12:15am
Distance1740 miles (2806 km)
Latest bus departure10:30pm

Chicago to Fresno Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Fresno, US was searched and found on Oct 15, 2025 with a price of $204

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

You can expect to pay from $204 to $555 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Fresno, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $204 which is on 2025-10-15.

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 Fresno!

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

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 Fresno.

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

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Fresno, US?

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