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Trip Overview

The average bus between Elizabeth and Chicago takes 18h 55m and the fastest bus takes 17h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Elizabeth 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.

18h 55m
Duration
946 mi
Distance
$194
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Elizabeth to Chicago bus times

Buses run twice daily between Elizabeth and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elizabeth is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Chicago at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 18h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    NJ TransitFlixbus USA17h 4m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    NJ TransitFlixbus USA20h 39m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitFlixbus USA17h 18m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    NJ TransitFlixbus USA20h 33m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitFlixbus USA17h 17m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitFlixbus USA20h 33m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitFlixbus USA17h 17m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitFlixbus USA20h 33m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitFlixbus USA17h 17m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitFlixbus USA20h 33m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth to Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 945.6 mi
  • Duration: 18h 55m

What companies run services between Elizabeth, 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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