The average bus between Chicago and Hamden takes 23h 43m and the fastest bus takes 22h 3m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Hamden. 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 Hamden. 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 Hamden at 9:05 PM. All services require a transfer at New York Midtown and take an average of 23h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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23h 6m • 2 changes
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25h 49m • 2 changes
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23h 6m • 2 changes
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25h 49m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Hamden. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Hamden station via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 43m.
Chicago to Hamden bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Hamden bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New Haven Union Station.
The distance between Chicago and Hamden is 1,223.9 km. The road distance is 1,560 km.
You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Whitney Ave @ Pinewood Rd via New York Midtown, Port Authority Bus Terminal, New Haven Union Station, and Church St @ Chapel St in around 21h 18m.