The average bus between New York (State) and Chicago takes 19h 11m and the fastest bus takes 17h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from New York (State) 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 York (State) and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 10:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New York (State) is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Chicago at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer at 8 Av/W 31 St and take an average of 19h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from New York (State) to Chicago. However, there are services departing from New York (State) station and arriving at Chicago station via Chicago Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 11m.
New York (State) to Chicago bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from New York Midtown station.
New York (State) to Chicago bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
The distance between New York (State) and Chicago is 975.3 km. The road distance is 1,601 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $150–230 and the journey takes 20h 25m.
