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Trip Overview

The average bus between East Rutherford and Chicago takes 19h 15m and the fastest bus takes 17h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from East Rutherford 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.

19h 15m
Duration
945 mi
Distance
$194
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

East Rutherford to Chicago bus times

Buses run twice daily between East Rutherford and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 10:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from East Rutherford is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Chicago at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 19h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    NJ TransitFlixbus USA17h 26m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    NJ TransitFlixbus USA20h 58m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitFlixbus USA17h 26m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    NJ TransitFlixbus USA20h 48m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitFlixbus USA17h 48m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    NJ TransitFlixbus USA20h 48m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitFlixbus USA17h 48m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    NJ TransitFlixbus USA20h 48m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitFlixbus USA17h 48m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitFlixbus USA20h 48m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitFlixbus USA17h 48m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    NJ TransitFlixbus USA20h 48m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from East Rutherford to Chicago? 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 East Rutherford to Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 945 mi
  • Duration: 19h 15m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $150–230 and the journey takes 19h 40m.

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