The average bus between New Brunswick and Chicago takes 23h 19m and the fastest bus takes 19h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New Brunswick is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Chicago at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Us-9 At Fairway Lane and take an average of 23h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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21h 39m • 2 changes
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18h 34m • 2 changes
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18h 34m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick to Chicago. However, there are services departing from New Brunswick station and arriving at Chicago station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 19m.
New Brunswick to Chicago bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Us-9 At Fairway Lane station.
New Brunswick to Chicago bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
The distance between New Brunswick and Chicago is 1,112.3 km. The road distance is 1,401 km.
You can take a bus from George St At Throop Ave to Chicago Bus Station via Us-9 At Fairway Lane and Newark Penn Station in around 20h.