The average bus between Paramus and Chicago takes 21h 51m and the fastest bus takes 19h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Paramus 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 Paramus and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 9:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paramus is at 6:27 PM which arrives into Chicago at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Port Authority Bus Terminal and take an average of 21h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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21h 59m • 2 changes
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20h 42m • 2 changes
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21h 59m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Paramus 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Paramus to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Paramus station and arriving at Chicago station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 51m.
Paramus to Chicago bus services, operated by Shortline Bus, depart from Rt 17 & Midland Ave station.
Paramus to Chicago bus services, operated by Shortline Bus, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
The distance between Paramus and Chicago is 1,133.7 km. The road distance is 1,505 km.
You can take a bus from Rt 17 & Midland Ave to Chicago Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Newark Penn Station in around 18h 44m.