The average bus between Harvard University and Chicago takes 26h 10m and the fastest bus takes 21h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Harvard University 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 Harvard University and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Harvard University is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Chicago at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Eliot St @ Bennett St and take an average of 26h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Harvard University to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Harvard University station and arriving at Chicago station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 10m.
Harvard University to Chicago bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boston station.
Harvard University to Chicago bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
The distance between Harvard University and Chicago is 1,360.6 km. The road distance is 1,770 km.
You can take a vehicle from Harvard University to Chicago Bus Station via Eliot St @ Bennett St, South Station - Bus Terminal Gate 36, Boston, and Newark Penn Station in around 24h 10m.