The average bus between Chicago and Howard University takes 19h 3m and the fastest bus takes 16h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Howard 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 Howard University. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Howard University at 11:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 19h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Howard University. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Howard University station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 3m.
Chicago to Howard University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Howard University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Chicago and Howard University is 955.6 km. The road distance is 1,166 km.
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $120–240 and the journey takes 16h 35m.