The average bus between Newark and Chicago takes 18h 7m and the fastest bus takes 16h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newark 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 Newark and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 11:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newark is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Chicago at 1:25 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 18h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Newark station and arriving at Chicago station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 18h 7m.
Newark to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Book your Newark to Chicago bus tickets online with Flixbus USA.
The distance between Newark and Chicago is 1,129.9 km. The road distance is 1,332 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.