The average bus between Chicago and Hackensack takes 19h 17m and the fastest bus takes 17h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Hackensack. 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 Hackensack. 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 Hackensack at 5:07 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 46m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Chicago to Hackensack? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Hackensack. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Hackensack station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 17m.
Chicago to Hackensack bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Hackensack bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Chicago and Hackensack is 1,137.5 km. The road distance is 1,360 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Station twice daily. Tickets cost $110–190 and the journey takes 16h 25m.