How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Chicago start from $118. The average price for this route is around $188. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from New York City to Chicago?

The average bus travel time from New York City to Chicago is 1d 1h, covering a distance of 1145 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 18h 55m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the New York City to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 100 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus , New York Trailways .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from New York City to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from New York City to Chicago at 1:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Chicago?

A bus trip from New York City to Chicago generates an estimated 29 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from New York City to Chicago?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is New York Trailways , with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 4412 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Chicago?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company New York Trailways has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.1.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from New York City to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is New York Trailways , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to Chicago?

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

Bus New York City to Chicago from $144 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New York City to Chicago on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	23h 5m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	22h 15m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:45pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 9h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	10:35pm	GW Bridge	22h 30m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:35pm	GW Bridge	1d 10h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Chicago on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:45pm	Chinatown	1d 3h	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	19h 20m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	22h 15m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:30pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	19h 30m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	8:30am	New York Port Authority	1d	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Chicago on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:00pm	NYC Chinatown Lucky Star	1d 18h	1:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	19h 20m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30am	New York Port Authority	22h 40m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	22h 15m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:50am	New York Port Authority	1d 6h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Chicago on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:00pm	NYC Chinatown Lucky Star	1d 18h	1:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	19h 20m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	22h 15m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	21h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	8:30am	New York Port Authority	1d	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Chicago on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:35pm	GW Bridge	1d	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	19h 20m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	22h 15m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	21h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	8:30am	New York Port Authority	1d	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Chicago on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:45am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	20h 25m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	19h 20m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30am	New York Port Authority	22h 40m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	22h 15m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	Chinatown	21h 10m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Chicago on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:45am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	20h 25m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	19h 20m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30am	New York Port Authority	22h 40m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	22h 15m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	Chinatown	21h 10m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Chicago on December 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:45am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	20h 25m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	19h 20m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30am	New York Port Authority	22h 40m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	22h 15m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:30am	New York (Hudson Yards)	20h 40m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City 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, 1 hour 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $118, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

100bus per day

1d 1hAverage Duration

1145 kmDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$118 - $599	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$113 - $2,918	Average Duration22h 45m	CO₂ emissions 104kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New York City and Chicago?

Stops in New York City

A
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
B
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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C
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, 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

3.5/587,407 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

According to 62 reviews, Greyhound received a 2.9-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the timeliness and the temperature, but some complained about the value for money. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $119

Greyhound New York City Chicago recent customer reviews

I did not enjoy anything about Greyhound. Bus was later to its connecting bus at Pitsburgh and I had to reschedule for a connecting bus 8 hours later.

Edward R.

August 9, 2023

- she was very disrespectful and she went backwards from our route that what made us late. I had to be in Chicago for a dance show that I missed and she very rude she said she wasn't waiting for us when it time for us to make our Rs. I was suppose get here at 3 I got here at 7. I was very happy

Anthony D.

March 13, 2020

Aside from lateness, wifi did not work (on my journey from NYC back to Chicago via Cleveland) and the outlets only worked on one side of the bus. Additionally, there were no signs of any kind (as far as I could see) at the Union Station stop to indicate to Greyhound travelers that they were in the right place. I was one of several passengers who could not be certain that they were in the correct spot because there was no sign. This was frustrating.

Scott C.

February 22, 2020

FlixBus

3.5/511,470 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11470 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $132

FlixBus New York City Chicago recent customer reviews

I got left at a Pilot gas station in PA not happy! I had to take a Uber to a bus station to purchase another ticket 🙃 to Chicago.

Elianne L.

April 5, 2025

Big delays, almost 0 communication, estimates of delays not accurate at all, missed connection because of delay. Stuck in different city, had to pay for a hotel, also lost money on a hotel i booked at my final destination. Extremely tiresd after sleepless 24hours with no water or food.

Martynas J.

August 20, 2023

New York Trailways

4/54,416 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.2

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City 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.

How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Chicago start from $118. The average price for this route is around $188. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from New York City to Chicago?
The average bus travel time from New York City to Chicago is 1d 1h, covering a distance of 1145 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 18h 55m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the New York City to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 100 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, New York Trailways.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from New York City to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from New York City to Chicago at 1:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Chicago?
A bus trip from New York City to Chicago generates an estimated 29 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from New York City to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is New York Trailways, with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 4412 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Chicago?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company New York Trailways has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.1.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from New York City to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is New York Trailways, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is New York Trailways, 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

11-26

$598

11-27

$332

Today

$416

11-29

$540

11-30

$473

12-01

$290

12-02

$202

12-03

$144

The cheapest trip from New York City to Chicago was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $144

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

You can expect to pay from $144 to $712 for a bus ticket from New York City to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $144 which is on 2025-12-03.