How far is Hartford from Chicago?

The distance between Hartford and Chicago is around 1241 km (769 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Hartford to Chicago?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Harford Union Station, in Hartford, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

Bus Hartford to Chicago from $132 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Hartford to Chicago on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:50am	Harford Union Station	1d	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Harford Union Station	1d 2h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	6:45pm	Harford Union Station	1d 2h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	4:20am	Harford Union Station	1d 4h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Harford Union Station	1d 2h	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Hartford to Chicago on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:45pm	Harford Union Station	1d 4h	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	10:50am	Harford Union Station	1d	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Harford Union Station	1d 2h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	6:45pm	Harford Union Station	1d 2h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	4:20am	Harford Union Station	1d 4h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: 2025-11-16 EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Hartford 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, 3 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $100, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

1d 3hAverage Duration

1239 kmDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$100 - $532	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$249 - $1,819	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 113kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Hartford and Chicago?

Stops in Hartford

A
Harford Union Station
1 Union PL, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
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B
Connecticut Convention Center
100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103, USA

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,392 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,601 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,414 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Hartford, CT to Chicago by bus

How far is Hartford from Chicago?
The distance between Hartford and Chicago is around 1241 km (769 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Hartford to Chicago?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Harford Union Station, in Hartford, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-21

$201

11-22

$307

Today

$161

11-24

$188

11-25

$381

11-26

$203

11-27

$173

11-28

No data

The cheapest trip from Hartford, CT to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $161

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

You can expect to pay from $161 to $521 for a bus ticket from Hartford, CT to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $173 which is on 2025-11-27.