How far is Rensselaer from Chicago?

Rensselaer and Chicago are 67 miles (108 km) apart.

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 Shedd Aquarium, Brookfield Zoo, Cloud Gate, Museum of Science and Industry and Architectural River Cruise.

Bus Rensselaer to Chicago from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rensselaer to Chicago on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:10am	Rensselaer	5h 15m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	8:10am	Rensselaer	2h 30m	10:40am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 6:33 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Rensselaer 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 5 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

5h 15mAverage Duration

70 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$27 - $51	Average Duration5h 15m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$21 - $21	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

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Greyhound

3.5/587,382 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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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Rensselaer to Chicago by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/17

$30

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11/20

$28

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11/22

$22

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$24

The cheapest trip from Rensselaer to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $22

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

You can expect to pay from $22 to $30 for a bus ticket from Rensselaer to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-11-22.