The average bus between Newark and Chicago Loop takes 18h 16m and the fastest bus takes 16h 35m. 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.
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 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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18h 56m • 1 change
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15h 35m • 1 change
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18h 56m • 1 change
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15h 35m • 1 change
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18h 56m • 1 change
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15h 35m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Newark to Chicago Loop. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Chicago Loop station via Chicago Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 16m.
Newark to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
The distance between Newark and Chicago Loop is 1,130.4 km. The road distance is 1,334 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.