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- Departure time: October 4 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Downtown Greyhound StationArrival time: October 7 atDestination city: BakersfieldDestination location: 16th St (Bakersfield)Operated by: Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: - Departure time: October 4 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanArrival time: October 7 atDestination city: BakersfieldDestination location: 16th St (Bakersfield)Operated by: GreyhoundVehicle: BusDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to BakersfieldAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Bakersfield. The journey takes about 2 days, 5 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$157, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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What is the distance between Chicago and Bakersfield?
The distance covered from Chicago to Bakersfield is 2808 km (1741 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Bakersfield?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Tufesa Bus Station, in Bakersfield.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Bakersfield was searched and found on Aug 25, 2025 with a price of US$184To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Bakersfield, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$184 to US$239 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Bakersfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$184 which is on 2025-08-25.
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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Chicago to Bakersfield.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Chicago to Bakersfield.
Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Chicago to Bakersfield will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Chicago to Bakersfield while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
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 Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.
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.
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