The average bus between Waltham and Chicago takes 30h 17m and the fastest bus takes 22h 15m. There is at least one bus per day from Waltham 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 once daily between Waltham and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 4:10 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Waltham is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Chicago at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Lincoln St @ Essex St and take an average of 30h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day


21h 15m • 2 changes
Arrives +2 days


35h 20m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


21h 15m • 2 changes
Arrives +2 days


35h 20m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Waltham to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Waltham station and arriving at Chicago station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 17m.
Waltham to Chicago bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boston station.
Waltham to Chicago bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
The distance between Waltham and Chicago is 1,350.9 km. The road distance is 1,773 km.
You can take a bus from Carter St opp Commuter Rail Station to Chicago Bus Station via Lincoln St @ Essex St, Boston, and Newark Penn Station in around 23h 53m.