How much is the bus ticket from New Haven to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from New Haven to Chicago start at R 1 636. The average price for this route is around R 2 840. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from New Haven to Chicago?

The average bus journey time from New Haven to Chicago is 1d 5h, covering a distance of 1225 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 23h 25m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the New Haven to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

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

The earliest bus departs from New Haven to Chicago at 06:15. And the latest bus departs at 23:10.

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

A bus trip from New Haven to Chicago produces an estimated 31 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from New Haven to Chicago?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87463 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from New Haven to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus New Haven to Chicago from R 1 431 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from New Haven to Chicago on 13 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	19:15	New Haven Bus Station	1d 1h	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	17:55	New Haven	1d 3h	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	19:15	New Haven Bus Station	1d 13h	08:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	23:10	New Haven	1d 7h	05:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:10	New Haven	1d 11h	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from New Haven to Chicago on 14 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:10	New Haven	1d 11h	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:35	New Haven Bus Station	23h 25m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	06:15	New Haven	1d 14h	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	19:15	New Haven Bus Station	1d 1h	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	23:10	New Haven	1d 7h	05:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from New Haven to Chicago on 15 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:10	New Haven	1d 9h	08:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Cheapest
	Bus	11:35	New Haven Bus Station	23h 25m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:30	New Haven	1d 1h	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	19:15	New Haven Bus Station	1d 1h	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	23:10	New Haven	1d 7h	05:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from New Haven to Chicago on 16 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	19:15	New Haven Bus Station	1d 13h	08:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Cheapest
	Bus	11:35	New Haven Bus Station	23h 25m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:30	New Haven	1d 1h	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	19:15	New Haven Bus Station	1d 1h	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	23:10	New Haven	1d 7h	05:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from New Haven to Chicago on 17 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:10	New Haven	1d 11h	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:35	New Haven Bus Station	23h 25m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:30	New Haven	1d 1h	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	19:15	New Haven Bus Station	1d 1h	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	23:10	New Haven	1d 7h	05:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New Haven 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 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 636, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

1d 5hAverage duration

1225 kmDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 636 - R 7 699	Average duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 572 - R 37 147	Average duration1d	CO₂ emissions 111kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New Haven and Chicago?

Stops in New Haven

A
Union Station Garage
38 Union Ave, New Haven, CT 06519, USA
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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
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D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
Map
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
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F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
Map

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 498 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/512 032 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from New Haven to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from New Haven to Chicago start at R 1 636. The average price for this route is around R 2 840. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from New Haven to Chicago?
The average bus journey time from New Haven to Chicago is 1d 5h, covering a distance of 1225 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 23h 25m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the New Haven to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New Haven to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from New Haven to Chicago at 06:15. And the latest bus departs at 23:10.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New Haven to Chicago?
A bus trip from New Haven to Chicago produces an estimated 31 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from New Haven to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87463 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New Haven to Chicago?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from New Haven to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New Haven to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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

11/01

R 3 637

12/01

R 2 240

Today

R 2 257

14/01

R 2 433

15/01

R 1 852

16/01

R 2 349

17/01

R 1 928

18/01

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The cheapest trip from New Haven, CT to Chicago was searched and found on 15 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 852

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 852 to R 4 682 for a bus ticket from New Haven, CT to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 852, which is on 2026-01-15.

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.