The average bus between Cranford and Chicago takes 19h 49m and the fastest bus takes 17h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cranford to Chicago. 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 Cranford and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 9:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cranford is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Chicago at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Broad St At Walnut St and take an average of 19h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Cranford to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Cranford station and arriving at Chicago station via Chicago Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 49m.
Cranford to Chicago bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Cranford to Chicago bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
The distance between Cranford and Chicago is 1,121 km. The road distance is 1,357 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $110–190 and the journey takes 16h 20m.