How far is Chicago from Hartford?

About 769 miles (1241 km) separate Chicago and Hartford.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Hartford?

Most of the buses traveling from Chicago to Hartford leave from Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at Harford Union Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Chicago to Hartford from $100 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Chicago to Hartford on November 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 7h	3:30am	Harford Union Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Chicago to Hartford on November 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	8:40pm	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	8:55am	Harford Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	5:55pm	Harford Union Station	No tags
	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	8:40pm	Harford Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	3:30am	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Hartford on November 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	8:40pm	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	8:55am	Harford Union Station	Fastest
	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	8:40pm	Harford Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	10:15pm	Harford Union Station	No tags
	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 5h	4:45pm	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Hartford on November 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	8:40pm	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	8:55am	Harford Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	5:55pm	Harford Union Station	No tags
	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	8:40pm	Harford Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	3:30am	Harford Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Hartford

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Hartford. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

768 milesDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$72 - $386	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$103 - $834	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 113kg CO₂e

Bus Chicago to Hartford, CT: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$135

Average bus trip duration1d 2h

Number of daily buses10

Earliest bus departure4:45am

Distance768 miles (1238 km)

Latest bus departure7:40pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,346 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,149 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, Sindbad, Infobus, Gontijo, Rider Express

Chicago to Hartford Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Chicago to Hartford. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

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

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Hartford?

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Stops in Hartford

A - Harford Union Station

B - Connecticut Convention Center

Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - Hartford, CT

How far is Chicago from Hartford?
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/30

$191

10/31

$103

Today

$165

11/02

$122

11/03

$139

11/04

No data

11/05

$113

11/06

$106

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Hartford, CT was searched and found on Oct 31, 2025 with a price of $103

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

You can expect to pay from $103 to $258 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Hartford, CT based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $106 which is on 2025-11-06.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Chicago and Hartford!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Chicago to Hartford, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 Hartford that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Chicago to Hartford while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Hartford, CT?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 2h	Avg Price$135	Daily Departures10
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 2h	Avg Price$388	Daily Departures1

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Bus Chicago to Hartford, CT: Trip Overview

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Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Hartford?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - Hartford, CT

How far is Chicago from Hartford?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Hartford?

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