- Distance: 979.1 mi
- Duration: 18h 32m
The average bus between Newark and Chicago takes 18h 32m 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 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Newark 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.
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 32m.
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 1,576 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $140–230 and the journey takes 21h 50m.
