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Trip Overview

The average bus between Newark and Chicago Loop takes 18h 7m and the fastest bus takes 16h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newark to Chicago Loop. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

18h 7m
Duration
936 mi
Distance
$189
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Newark to Chicago Loop bus times

Buses run twice daily between Newark and Chicago Loop. 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 Loop at 1:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Bus Station and take an average of 18h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)19h 56m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)16h 36m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)19h 56m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)16h 36m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)19h 56m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)16h 36m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)19h 56m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)16h 36m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)19h 53m • 1 change
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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)16h 41m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Newark to Chicago Loop? 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.

Map of how to get from Newark to Chicago Loop.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 936 mi
  • Duration: 18h 7m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $150–230 and the journey takes 19h 40m.

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