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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manhattan and Illinois takes 19h 24m and the fastest bus takes 16h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manhattan to Illinois. 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 24m
Duration
993 mi
Distance
$170
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Manhattan to Illinois bus times

Buses run twice daily between Manhattan and Illinois. The earliest departure is at 10:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manhattan is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Illinois at 6:55 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 19h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    bus bus 20h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 16h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 22h 24m • Direct

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    bus bus 20h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 16h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 22h 24m • Direct

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    bus bus 20h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 16h 55m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    bus bus 20h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 16h 55m • Direct

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    bus bus 20h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 16h 55m • Direct

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    bus bus 20h 25m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manhattan to Illinois? 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.

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  • Distance: 993.2 mi
  • Duration: 19h 24m

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Illinois, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $140–220 and the journey takes 20h 25m.

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