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Chicago to Ithaca, NY buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chicago and Ithaca, NY takes 24h 15m and the fastest bus takes 21h 10m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Chicago to Ithaca, NY. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

24h 15m
Duration
704 mi
Distance
$128
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Chicago to Ithaca, NY bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Chicago and Ithaca, NY. The service departs Chicago at 10:05 AM in the morning, which arrives into Ithaca, NY at 07:15:00. All services require a transfer at Cleveland and take an average of 24h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Barons BusBarons BusFlixbus USA21h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Barons BusBarons BusFlixbus USA30h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Barons BusBarons BusFlixbus USA30h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Barons BusBarons BusFlixbus USA21h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Barons BusBarons BusFlixbus USA21h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Barons BusBarons BusFlixbus USA21h 10m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Ithaca, NY? 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.

Map of how to get from Chicago to Ithaca, NY.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 703.7 mi
  • Duration: 24h 15m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Ithaca, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago to Ithaca, NY via Cleveland, Buffalo, and Ithaca in around 15h 53m.

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