The average bus between Chicago and New Brunswick takes 22h 43m and the fastest bus takes 20h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to New Brunswick. 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 New Brunswick. 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 New Brunswick at 6:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 22h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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22h 27m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Chicago to New Brunswick? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to New Brunswick. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at New Brunswick station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 43m.
Chicago to New Brunswick bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to New Brunswick bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Us-9 At Fairway Ln station.
Book your Chicago to New Brunswick bus tickets online with Flixbus USA and NJ Transit.
The distance between Chicago and New Brunswick is 1,112.3 km. The road distance is 1,408 km.
You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to George St At Tabernacle Way# via Newark Penn Station, Us-9 At Fairway Ln, and Us-9 At Fairway Lane in around 19h 57m.