The average bus between Chicago and Emerson takes 20h 38m and the fastest bus takes 18h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Emerson. 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 Emerson. 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 Emerson at 6:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 20h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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19h 31m • 2 changes
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22h 59m • 2 changes
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20h 22m • 2 changes
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22h 48m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Emerson. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Emerson station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 38m.
Chicago to Emerson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Emerson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Chicago and Emerson is 1,137.2 km. The road distance is 1,373 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.