What is the travel distance from New Haven to Chicago?

About 761 miles (1226 km) separate New Haven and Chicago.

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

The majority of buses traveling from New Haven to Chicago start their journey at Union Station Garage and wind up at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Lincoln Park Conservatory, Brookfield Zoo, Shedd Aquarium, Willis Tower (Sears Tower) and Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier.

Bus New Haven to Chicago from $89 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New Haven to Chicago on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:55pm	New Haven	1d 3h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:35am	New Haven Bus Station	23h 25m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:30am	New Haven	1d 1h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	11:10pm	New Haven	1d 8h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:15pm	New Haven Bus Station	1d 1h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New Haven to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $69, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

1d 4hAverage Duration

759 milesDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$69 - $256	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$151 - $1,252	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
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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,391 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

3.5/511,409 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.

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

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

What is the travel distance from New Haven to Chicago?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New Haven to Chicago?
What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/21

$78

11/22

$125

Today

$232

11/24

$152

11/25

$180

11/26

$128

11/27

$93

11/28

$115

The cheapest trip from New Haven, CT to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $78

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 $78 to $328 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 $93 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually Greyhound, 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.