The average bus between Chicago and Harvard University takes 25h 4m and the fastest bus takes 23h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Harvard University. 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 Harvard University. 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 Harvard University at 10:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 25h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Harvard University. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Harvard University station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 4m.
Chicago to Harvard University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Harvard University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Chicago and Harvard University is 1,360.6 km. The road distance is 1,764 km.
You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Harvard University via Newark Penn Station, Boston, South Station - Bus Terminal Gate 37, and 16 Eliot St in around 23h 9m.