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Chicago to Meriden buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chicago and Meriden takes 28h 51m and the fastest bus takes 23h 17m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Chicago to Meriden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

28h 51m
Duration
1,085 mi
Distance
$217
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Chicago to Meriden bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Chicago and Meriden. 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 Meriden at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at New York Midtown and take an average of 28h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Flixbus USAMTA Bus CompanyPeter Pan Bus LinesCT Transit23h 17m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Flixbus USAMTA Bus CompanyPeter Pan Bus LinesCT Transit34h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Flixbus USAMTA Bus CompanyPeter Pan Bus LinesCT Transit23h 17m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Flixbus USAMTA Bus CompanyPeter Pan Bus LinesCT Transit34h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Flixbus USAMTA Bus CompanyPeter Pan Bus LinesCT Transit23h 17m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Meriden? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,084.9 mi
  • Duration: 28h 51m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Meriden, CT, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to State St @ Meriden Transit Center via New York Midtown, 8 Av/W 31 St, 8 Av/W 41 St, New York, and Union Ave @ New Haven Union Station in around 24h 55m.

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