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Trip Overview

The average bus between Summit and Chicago takes 19h 26m and the fastest bus takes 17h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Summit 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.

19h 26m
Duration
947 mi
Distance
$195
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Summit to Chicago bus times

Buses run twice daily between Summit and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 9:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Summit is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Chicago at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 19h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    NJ TransitFlixbus USA20h 53m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitFlixbus USA17h 23m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitFlixbus USA21h 16m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitFlixbus USA17h 43m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitFlixbus USA21h 16m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitFlixbus USA17h 43m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitFlixbus USA21h 16m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitFlixbus USA17h 43m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitFlixbus USA21h 16m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitFlixbus USA17h 43m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    NJ TransitFlixbus USA21h 12m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Summit 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.

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  • Distance: 947.1 mi
  • Duration: 19h 26m

What companies run services between Summit, NJ, USA and Chicago, 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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