The average bus between Elizabeth and Chicago takes 19h 3m 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.
Buses run twice daily between Elizabeth and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 10:26 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 19h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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.
No, there is no direct bus from Elizabeth to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Elizabeth station and arriving at Chicago station via Chicago Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 3m.
Elizabeth to Chicago bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Elizabeth to Chicago bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
The distance between Elizabeth and Chicago is 1,128.2 km. The road distance is 1,349 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.