What is the distance between Chicago and Merced?

The distance separating Chicago and Merced is 1764 miles (2845 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Merced?

If you're headed to Merced from Chicago, chances are that your bus will leave from Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at Merced Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Chicago to Merced from $255 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Chicago to Merced on October 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	10:00pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	3d 3h	11:30pm	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	No tags
	10:00pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 9h	5:10am	Merced Bus Stop	No tags
	10:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 8h	5:10am	Merced Bus Stop	No tags
	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 8h	5:10am	Merced Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	11:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3d 1h	11:30pm	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Merced.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$256 - $434	Average Duration2d 15h	CO₂ emissions 71kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$290 - $290	Average Duration2d 8h	CO₂ emissions 259kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to Merced

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Merced. The journey takes about 2 days, 8 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $290, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

2d 8hAverage Duration

$290Cheapest ticket

259kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Merced: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$349

Average bus trip duration2d 15h

Number of daily buses9

Earliest bus departure12:15am

Distance1763 miles (2842 km)

Latest bus departure10:30pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,304 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/510,812 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Chicago to Merced Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Chicago to Merced. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Chicago to Merced from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Merced from Chicago, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Merced?

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Stops in Merced

A - Merced Bus Station

B - 55 E 16th St

Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - Merced

What is the distance between Chicago and Merced?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Merced?

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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 Merced!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Chicago to Merced, 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 Merced.

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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 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.

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Bus Tickets from Chicago to Merced

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Merced.

Bus Chicago to Merced: Trip Overview

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Chicago to Merced Bus

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Merced?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - Merced

What is the distance between Chicago and Merced?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Merced?

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

You can also go to Merced by train

Top traveled bus routes

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

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