What's the distance between Boston and Chicago by coach?

The journey from Boston to Chicago by coach covers an approximate distance of 849 miles (1370 km).

What is the best way to go from Boston to Chicago without flying?

To travel from Boston to Chicago without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus Boston to Chicago from £78 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Boston to Chicago on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	21:50	Boston (South Station)	1d 11h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	17:15	Boston (South Station)	1d 3h	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	21:50	Boston (South Station)	1d 13h	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	20:55	Brookline	1d 10h	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	20:55	Brookline	1d 11h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Chicago on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	01:30	Brookline	1d 5h	05:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	08:55	Boston (South Station)	1d 2h	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:15	Boston (South Station)	1d 4h	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	02:15	Boston (South Station)	1d 6h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	01:30	Brookline	1d 5h	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Chicago on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	21:50	Boston (South Station)	1d 11h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Cheapest
	Bus	08:55	Boston (South Station)	1d 2h	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	17:15	Boston (South Station)	1d 3h	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	02:15	Boston (South Station)	1d 6h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	08:55	Boston (South Station)	1d 6h	14:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Chicago on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	16:45	Boston (South Station)	1d 6h	22:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	08:55	Boston (South Station)	1d 2h	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	16:45	Boston (South Station)	1d 4h	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	21:50	Boston (South Station)	1d 13h	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	20:55	Brookline	1d 10h	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Chicago on 3 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:55	Boston (South Station)	1d 5h	13:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	08:55	Boston (South Station)	1d 2h	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:15	Boston (South Station)	1d 4h	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	16:45	Boston (South Station)	1d 4h	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	01:30	Brookline	1d 5h	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Chicago on 4 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:15	Boston (South Station)	1d 4h	05:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	08:55	Boston (South Station)	1d 2h	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:15	Boston (South Station)	1d 4h	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	16:45	Boston (South Station)	1d 4h	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	01:30	Brookline	1d 5h	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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, 8 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

31bus per day

1d 8hAverage duration

849 milesDistance

34kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£52 - £340	Average duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£66 - £1,116	Average duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 124kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Boston and Chicago?

Stops in Boston

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
South Station
700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02205, USA
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D
Copley Square
115-127 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
E
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
F
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, 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

3.5/587,400 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

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

What's the distance between Boston and Chicago by coach?
The journey from Boston to Chicago by coach covers an approximate distance of 849 miles (1370 km).
What is the best way to go from Boston to Chicago without flying?
To travel from Boston to Chicago without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

25/11

£195

26/11

£227

Today

£172

28/11

£180

29/11

£223

30/11

£246

01/12

£158

02/12

£91

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Chicago was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £91

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 £91 to £714 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 £91, which is on 2025-12-02.

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.