The average bus between Chicago and Clifton takes 19h 17m and the fastest bus takes 17h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Clifton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Chicago and Clifton. The earliest departure is at 12:25 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Chicago is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Clifton at 4:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 19h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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21h 35m • 1 change
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18h 23m • 1 change
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18h 23m • 1 change
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21h 28m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Clifton. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Clifton station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 17m.
Chicago to Clifton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Clifton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Chicago and Clifton is 1,128.1 km. The road distance is 1,346 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–180 and the journey takes 16h 25m.