The cheapest and fastest buses from New York, NY to Chicago, IL
Cheapest price
$237
Average price
$362
Fastest journey
19 h 20 m
Average duration
20 h 31 m
Buses per day
32
Distance
1146 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from New York, NY to Chicago, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Chicago, IL will cost around $362 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $237.
Of the 32 buses that leave New York, NY for Chicago, IL on Fri, Nov 28, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 28 the direct buses cover the 1146 km distance in an average of 20 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 19 h 20 m .
On Fri, Nov 28 the slowest buses will take 21 h 10 m 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.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for New York, NY to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €92. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €92, and a train costs an average of €146.
Distance: 712 miles (1146 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€153 Average price Cheapest | €271 Average price | €176 Average price |
21h 41m Average total duration 21h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 37m Average total duration 21h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
1.1 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.4 - 6.9kg CO2 emissions |
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New York, NY to Chicago, IL Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 30h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $415 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 27h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $440 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 25h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $175 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 27h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $162 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 26h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $162 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 25h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $212 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 24h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $162 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 22h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $166 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 24h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $161 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 35h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $310 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 25h15 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $276 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 35h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $310 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 21h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 20h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $342 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 34h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $310 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 34h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $362 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 23h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $165 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 33h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $450 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 33h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $407 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 23h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $270 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $169 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 21h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $169 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $402 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $374 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $167 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 28h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 28h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $205 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 28h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $297 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 26h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $390 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 25h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $340 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 25h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 25h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 35h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $178 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 23h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $285 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 34h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 22h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 33h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $195 |
Live departures
New York, NY to Chicago, IL bus times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Chicago, IL buses for today, Thursday, November 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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undefined · undefined · undefined · undefined | 10:50 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 27h00 | 1:50 PM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 3 transfers | |
+ FlixBus | 10:50 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 25h20 | 12:10 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ undefined · undefined · undefined | 12:30 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 25h20 | 1:50 PM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ undefined · undefined · undefined | 1:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 24h50 | 1:50 PM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 3 transfers | |
+ FlixBus | 1:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 22h40 | 12:10 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
undefined · undefined | 1:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 24h20 | 1:50 PM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ undefined · undefined · undefined | 2:30 PM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 35h35 | 2:05 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ undefined · undefined · undefined | 2:45 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 29h25 | 8:10 PM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+![]() | 2:45 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 25h15 | 4:00 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 21h10 | 12:10 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+ undefined · undefined · undefined | 3:00 PM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 35h05 | 2:05 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ undefined · undefined · undefined | 3:30 PM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 34h35 | 2:05 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus | 3:45 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 20h25 | 12:10 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+ undefined · undefined · undefined | 4:05 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 28h05 | 8:10 PM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ undefined · undefined | 4:05 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 23h55 | 4:00 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ undefined · undefined · undefined | 5:00 PM New York, NY | 27h10 | 8:10 PM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+![]() | 5:00 PM New York, NY | 23h00 | 4:00 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
undefined · undefined · undefined · undefined | 6:35 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 25h35 | 8:10 PM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 3 transfers | |
undefined · undefined · undefined | 6:35 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 21h25 | 4:00 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ undefined · undefined · undefined | 7:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 25h10 | 8:10 PM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ undefined · undefined | 7:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 21h00 | 4:00 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
undefined · undefined · undefined | 8:40 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 23h30 | 8:10 PM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 2 transfers | |
undefined · undefined | 8:40 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 19h20 | 4:00 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 9:30 PM New York, NY | 28h35 | 2:05 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 10:00 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 28h05 | 2:05 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 12:45 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 25h20 | 2:05 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ undefined · undefined | 1:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 25h05 | 2:05 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from New York, NY to Chicago, IL
Buses from New York, NY to Chicago, IL run on average 22 times per day, taking around 21h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $113 (€92) but you can travel from only $48 (€39) by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 712 miles (1146 km) distance in 20h 25m.
Distance 712 miles (1146 km) |
Average bus duration 21h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $113 (€92) |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 20h 25m |
First bus 01:05 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: Greyhound, FlixBus from New York, NY to Chicago, ILYou can travel by bus between New York, NY to Chicago, IL with Greyhound, FlixBus for as low as $48 (€39). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from New York, NY to Chicago, IL
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Chicago, IL by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chicago, IL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Millennium Park, a public park known for its modern art installations and the iconic Cloud Gate sculpture
- Art Institute of Chicago, a renowned museum housing an extensive collection of art from around the world
- Navy Pier, a popular entertainment destination featuring rides, restaurants, and lakefront views
- Willis Tower Skydeck, an observation deck offering panoramic views of the city from one of the tallest buildings in the Western Hemisphere
- Field Museum, a natural history museum with vast exhibits including the famous T. Rex skeleton, Sue.
- Museum of Science and Industry, an interactive museum featuring exhibits on science, technology, and industry
- Explore the vibrant neighborhoods of Chicago, such as Wicker Park and Lincoln Park, known for their unique shops and eateries
- Take a river cruise to see the city's iconic architecture from a different perspective
- Attend a live performance at the historic Chicago Theatre
- Enjoy a day at Lincoln Park Zoo, one of the oldest zoos in the U. S. Offering free admission.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from New York, NY to Chicago, IL, follow these tips:
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- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from New York, NY to Chicago, IL
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34 Metro: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- 05:00-01:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Auntie Anne's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34A, M42, M104 Metro: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, N, Q, R, W, 7
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