The average bus between Chicago and Elizabeth takes 19h 10m and the fastest bus takes 17h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Elizabeth. 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 Elizabeth. 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 Elizabeth at 4:42 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 19h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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18h 27m • 1 change
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21h 19m • 1 change
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18h 27m • 1 change
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21h 19m • 1 change
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18h 27m • 1 change
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21h 19m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Elizabeth. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Elizabeth station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 10m.
Chicago to Elizabeth bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Elizabeth bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Chicago and Elizabeth is 1,128.2 km. The road distance is 1,349 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–190 and the journey takes 16h 25m.