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Bus Chicago to Harrisburg: Trip Overview

Bus Chicago to Harrisburg: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$99
Average bus trip duration17h 40m
Number of daily buses11
Earliest bus departure2:00 AM
Distance570 miles (919 km)
Latest bus departure11:05 PM

Chicago to Harrisburg Buses

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We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Chicago to Harrisburg.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Chicago to Harrisburg, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures11
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures2:00AM - 11:05PM
Minimum Price$69
Average Ticket Price$99
Minimum Trip Duration16h40m
Average Bus Trip Duration17h40m
Distance570 miles (919 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound, FlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - Harrisburg

You have the option of traveling from one city to the other by either bus or train. The two options are practical and sustainable ways to reach Harrisburg. You can also use carpool services and share a car ride with other travelers.

Traveling from Chicago to Harrisburg takes around 17h 40m on average, although the fastest bus will take 16h 40m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 571 miles (920 km) that separate the two cities.

About 571 miles (920 km) separate Chicago and Harrisburg.

You can choose from 11 travel times and travel with Greyhound and FlixBus. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Chicago to Harrisburg may vary. Want to make your bus journey from Chicago to Harrisburg as smooth as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 2:00 AM and ending at 11:05 PM.

If you're headed to Harrisburg from Chicago, chances are that your bus will leave from Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at Harrisburg Bieber Greyhound Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, pick the bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $69.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Chicago to Harrisburg is $99. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $69 and $289, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Chicago to Harrisburg.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Chicago to Harrisburg.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Chicago to Harrisburg that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Chicago to Harrisburg, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Harrisburg?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time17h 40mAvg Price$99Daily Departures11
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time17h 15mAvg Price$212Daily Departures1

The best way to travel between Chicago and Harrisburg is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $99 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $69. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Harrisburg, choose the bus, as it will take you from Chicago to Harrisburg in about 17h 15m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from Harrisburg to Chicago

You can also go to Harrisburg by train

Train from Chicago to Harrisburg

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