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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chicago and Rutherford takes 18h 57m and the fastest bus takes 17h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Rutherford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

18h 57m
Duration
939 mi
Distance
$189
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Chicago to Rutherford bus times

Buses run twice daily between Chicago and Rutherford. 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 Rutherford at 4:42 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 18h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Flixbus USANJ Transit17h 15m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USANJ Transit20h 27m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USANJ Transit17h 15m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USANJ Transit20h 27m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Flixbus USANJ Transit17h 4m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USANJ Transit20h 27m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USANJ Transit17h 4m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USANJ Transit20h 27m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Flixbus USANJ Transit17h 10m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USANJ Transit20h 25m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Rutherford? 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 Rutherford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 938.6 mi
  • Duration: 18h 57m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Rutherford, NJ, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Station twice daily. Tickets cost $150–230 and the journey takes 19h 25m.

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