The average bus between Chicago and New York (State) takes 19h 2m and the fastest bus takes 17h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to New York (State). 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 York (State). 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 York (State) at 4:42 PM. All services require a transfer at New York Midtown and take an average of 19h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to New York (State). However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at New York (State) station via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 2m.
Chicago to New York (State) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to New York (State) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
The distance between Chicago and New York (State) is 975.3 km. The road distance is 1,428 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtown 3 times a day. Tickets cost $110–200 and the journey takes 17h 5m.