What is the distance between Chicago and Scranton?

The distance separating Chicago and Scranton is 619 miles (998 km).

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

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

Bus Chicago to Scranton from $244 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Scranton on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 8h	3:30am	Scranton	Cheapest
	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 4h	12:45am	Scranton	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 4h	4:45pm	Scranton	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 5h	4:45pm	Scranton	No tags

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Get from Chicago to Scranton

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $124, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

1d 5hAverage Duration

617 milesDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,383 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.

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