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Trip Overview

The average bus between Boston and Illinois takes 25h 55m and the fastest bus takes 21h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Boston to Illinois. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

25h 55m
Duration
1,194 mi
Distance
$235
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Boston to Illinois bus times

Buses run twice daily between Boston and Illinois. The earliest departure is at 1:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Boston is at 5:15 PM which arrives into Illinois at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 25h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USA23h 20m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USA29h 40m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USA21h 10m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAFlixbus USA29h 40m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAFlixbus USA21h 10m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAFlixbus USA29h 40m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAFlixbus USA21h 10m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USA25h 10m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USA21h 10m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAFlixbus USA29h 40m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boston to Illinois? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,194 mi
  • Duration: 25h 55m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Illinois, USA?

You can take a bus from Boston to Chicago Bus Station via Newark Penn Station in around 26h.

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