How much is the bus ticket from Boston to Chicago?

The cheapest coach tickets from Boston to Chicago start from COP 258,424. The average price for this route is around COP 390,103. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Boston to Chicago?

The average bus journey time from Boston to Chicago is 1d 6h, covering a distance of 1366 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 22h 22m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Boston to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 37 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound , Amtrak .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Boston to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from Boston to Chicago at 01:30. And the latest bus departs at 22:00.

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

A bus journey from Boston to Chicago produces an estimated 34.1329 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which 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 5791 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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.

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.

Bus Boston to Chicago from COP 315,303 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Boston to Chicago on 2 May
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	20:55	Brookline	1d 9h	05:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	12:30	Boston (South Station)	22h 30m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	15:05	Boston (South Station)	23h 20m	13:25	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	22:00	Boston (South Station)	1d 9h	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	08:55	Boston (South Station)	1d 5h	13:45	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Chicago on 3 May
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	16:45	Boston (South Station)	1d 7h	23:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	12:30	Boston (South Station)	22h 30m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	02:30	Boston (South Station)	1d 4h	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	15:05	Boston (South Station)	23h 20m	13:25	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	09:15	Boston (South Station)	1d 5h	13:45	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Chicago on 4 May
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:00	Boston (South Station)	1d 11h	08:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	12:30	Boston (South Station)	22h 30m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	06:00	Boston (South Station)	1d 1h	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	22:00	Boston (South Station)	1d 9h	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	08:55	Boston (South Station)	1d 5h	13:45	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Chicago on 5 May
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	12:30	Boston (South Station)	22h 30m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	02:30	Boston (South Station)	1d 4h	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	02:30	Boston (South Station)	1d 6h	08:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	08:55	Boston (South Station)	1d 5h	13:45	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Chicago on 6 May
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:30	Boston (South Station)	1d 1h	13:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	12:30	Boston (South Station)	22h 30m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	02:30	Boston (South Station)	1d 4h	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	15:05	Boston (South Station)	23h 20m	13:25	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	08:55	Boston (South Station)	1d 5h	13:45	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Chicago on 7 May
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	15:05	Boston (South Station)	1d 4h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	12:30	Boston (South Station)	22h 30m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	02:30	Boston (South Station)	1d 4h	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	15:05	Boston (South Station)	23h 20m	13:25	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	08:55	Boston (South Station)	1d 5h	13:45	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Chicago on 8 May
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:30	Boston (South Station)	1d 1h	13:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	12:30	Boston (South Station)	22h 30m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	02:30	Boston (South Station)	1d 4h	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	15:05	Boston (South Station)	23h 20m	13:25	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	22:00	Boston (South Station)	1d 9h	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Chicago on 9 May
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	01:30	Boston (South Station)	1d 5h	05:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	12:30	Boston (South Station)	22h 30m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	02:30	Boston (South Station)	1d 4h	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	15:05	Boston (South Station)	23h 20m	13:25	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	22:00	Boston (South Station)	1d 9h	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 19:47 EDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Boston to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just COP 311,704, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11train per day

1d 2hAverage duration

1365 kmDistance

124kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceCOP 258,424 - COP 1,291,636	Average duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceCOP 311,704 - COP 7,366,132	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
Riverside Bus Station
335 Grove St, Auburndale, MA 02466
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D
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
E
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
F
Long Wharf
66 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, 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 companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,569 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,546 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.4

Amtrak

4.1/55,791 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, Futura, Elite, Chihuahuenses, Tufesa, Valley Transit

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Boston to Chicago?
The cheapest coach tickets from Boston to Chicago start from COP 258,424. The average price for this route is around COP 390,103. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Boston to Chicago?
The average bus journey time from Boston to Chicago is 1d 6h, covering a distance of 1366 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 22h 22m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Boston to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 37 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Boston to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Boston to Chicago at 01:30. And the latest bus departs at 22:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Boston to Chicago?
A bus journey from Boston to Chicago produces an estimated 34.1329 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which 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 5791 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Boston to Chicago?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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.
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

30/04

COP 647,340

01/05

COP 712,270

Today

COP 712,270

03/05

COP 663,999

04/05

COP 339,346

05/05

COP 339,420

06/05

COP 367,174

07/05

COP 396,856

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Chicago was searched and found on 4 May 2026 with a price of COP 339,346

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 COP 339,346 to COP 975,666 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 COP 339,346, which is on 2026-05-04.

Usually FlixBus 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.