Bus from Boston, MA, US to Chicago: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Boston to Chicago on June 10
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Boston (South Station)
537-517 W. Jackson BlvdCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Boston (South Station)
Downtown Greyhound StationFastest
FlixBusBus
Boston (South Station)
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Boston (South Station)
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Boston (South Station)
537-517 W. Jackson BlvdNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:28 PM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just CHF 66, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

36bus per day
1d 5hAverage Duration
1366 kmDistance
34kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average PriceCHF 66 - CHF 240Average Duration1d 5h
34kg CO₂e
Train
Average PriceCHF 69 - CHF 1,073Average Duration1d 2h
124kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Boston, MA, US to Chicago by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Boston to Chicago?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Boston to Chicago start from CHF 66. The average price for this route is around CHF 94. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Boston to Chicago?

    The average bus travel time from Boston to Chicago is 1d 5h, covering a distance of 1366 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 22h 22m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which bus companies service the Boston to Chicago route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 36 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Boston to Chicago?

    The earliest bus departs from Boston to Chicago at 1:30am. And the latest bus departs at 10:00pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Boston to Chicago?

    A bus trip from Boston to Chicago generates an estimated 34.130050000000004 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Boston to Chicago?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5817 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Boston to Chicago?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Boston to Chicago?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Boston to Chicago?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
06-05
CHF 167
06-06
CHF 155
Today
CHF 223
06-08
CHF 127
06-09
CHF 123
06-10
CHF 119
06-11
CHF 98
06-12
CHF 103
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Chicago was searched and found on Jun 11, 2026 with a price of CHF 98

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Boston, MA, US to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from CHF 98 to CHF 230 for a bus ticket from Boston, MA, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CHF 98 which is on 2026-06-11.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Boston, MA, US to Chicago?

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