How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Boston?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Boston start from $54. The average price for this route is around $120. 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 Chicago to Boston?

The average bus trip duration from Chicago to Boston is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 846 miles (1364 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 21h 54m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Chicago to Boston route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 38 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Amtrak , Greyhound .

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

The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Boston at 5:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

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

A bus trip from Chicago to Boston generates an estimated 34.090825 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Chicago to Boston?

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 5817 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company has the most timely service from Chicago to Boston?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 Chicago to Boston?

According to Busbud traveler 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 Chicago to Boston from $103 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Boston on June 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d	6:25pm	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 25m	6:25pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 9h	5:40am	Brookline	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 9h	9:00am	Brookline	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Boston on June 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 8h	2:45pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	Cheapest
	Bus	12:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 35m	12:00pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
	Bus	7:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	11:25am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 9h	5:40am	Brookline	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Boston on June 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	11:25am	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
	Bus	12:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 35m	12:00pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 25m	6:25pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 9h	5:40am	Brookline	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Boston on June 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d	6:25pm	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 25m	6:25pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
	Bus	7:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	11:25am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	12:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 30m	12:55pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Boston on June 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 1h	7:20pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	Cheapest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 25m	6:25pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	9:25am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 9h	5:40am	Brookline	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Boston on June 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d	7:20pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	Cheapest
	Bus	12:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 35m	12:00pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	9:25am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 25m	6:25pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 9h	5:40am	Brookline	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Boston on June 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d	6:25pm	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
	Bus	12:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 35m	12:00pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	9:25am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 25m	6:25pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 9h	5:40am	Brookline	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Boston on June 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 35m	12:00pm	Boston (South Station)	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	9:25am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 25m	6:25pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 9h	5:40am	Brookline	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:36 AM CDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Boston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

38bus per day

1d 4hAverage Duration

846 milesDistance

34kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$54 - $341	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$85 - $2,042	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 124kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Boston?

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Visit page
B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Visit page
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

Stops in Boston

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
Visit page
B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
Visit page
C
Riverside Bus Station
335 Grove St, Auburndale, MA 02466
Visit page
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

Compare companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,814 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Amtrak

4.1/55,822 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,565 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi2.5

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Chicago Boston recent customer reviews

Good services, Caring Drivers, but buses not on time, i missed my 1pm bus to Boston because the bus to newyork didnt arrive on time

Juliana N.

February 23, 2019

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, Futura, Elite, Chihuahuenses, Tufesa, Adirondack Trailways

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Chicago to Boston, MA, US 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 Chicago to Boston?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Boston start from $54. The average price for this route is around $120. 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 Chicago to Boston?
The average bus trip duration from Chicago to Boston is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 846 miles (1364 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 21h 54m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Boston route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 38 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Amtrak, Greyhound.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Chicago to Boston?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Boston at 5:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Boston?
A bus trip from Chicago to Boston generates an estimated 34.090825 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Chicago to Boston?
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 5817 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Boston?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Chicago to Boston?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 Chicago to Boston?
According to Busbud traveler 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

06/11

$209

06/12

$249

Today

$244

06/14

$216

06/15

$166

06/16

$143

06/17

$135

06/18

$120

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Jun 18, 2026 with a price of $120

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

You can expect to pay from $120 to $325 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $120 which is on 2026-06-18.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Boston, MA, US?

The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 4h	Avg Price$120	Daily Departures38
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 3h	Avg Price$260	Daily Departures8

Top traveled bus routes

People from around the world trust Busbud

Next bus departures

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Boston

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Boston?

Stops in Chicago

Downtown Greyhound Station

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Polk St & Canal St

Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

Cumberland CTA

Turimex California Ave

Stops in Boston

Back Bay Station

North Station

Riverside Bus Station

Prudential MBTA Station

Copley MBTA Station

Long Wharf