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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Chicago, IL to Elmira, NY
Cheapest price
$158
Average price
$158
Fastest journey
1 d 19 h
Average duration
1 d 19 h
Buses per day
1
Distance
896 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chicago, IL to Elmira, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chicago, IL to Elmira, NY will cost around $158 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $158.
Of the 1 buses that leave Chicago, IL for Elmira, NY on Tue, Jun 09, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 09 the direct buses cover the 896 km distance in an average of 1 d 19 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 19 h .
On Tue, Jun 09 the slowest buses will take 1 d 19 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
4:10 AM43h00Chicago, IL11:10 PMElmira, NY$1581One-way0 transfers
- 4:10 AM43h00Chicago, IL11:10 PMElmira, NY$1581One-way0 transfers
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Compare bus for Chicago, IL to Elmira, NY
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Elmira, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $158. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 37h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $158, and a bus costs an average of $158.
Distance: 556 miles (896 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$169 Average price Cheapest | $131 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
38h 5m Average total duration Fastest 37h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Chicago, IL to Elmira, NY Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 43h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $158 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 32h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $181 |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Chicago, IL to Elmira, NY
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Buses from Chicago, IL to Elmira, NY run on average 1 times per day, taking around 37h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $158 (€129) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 18:35, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 556 miles (896 km) distance in 32h 10m.
Distance 556 miles (896 km) |
Average bus duration 37h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $158 (€129) |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 32h 10m |
First bus 6:35 PM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
FAQs: Bus from Chicago, IL to Elmira, NY
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