What is the travel distance from Scranton to Chicago?

Scranton and Chicago are 619 miles (998 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Scranton to Chicago start their journey at Scranton Bus Station and wind up at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival 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 The Field Museum, Cloud Gate, Brookfield Zoo, Lincoln Park Conservatory and Robie House.

Bus Scranton to Chicago from $96 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Scranton to Chicago on November 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	1:35pm	Scranton	1d 7h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	1:35pm	Scranton	1d 9h	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	7:15pm	Scranton	1d 5h	11:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	7:15pm	Scranton	1d 13h	8:05am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	7:15pm	Scranton	1d 4h	10:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Get from Scranton to Chicago

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $78, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

1d 5hAverage Duration

617 milesDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,367 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.

Amtrak

4/55,579 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,283 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, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Scranton and Chicago?

Stops in Scranton

A - Scranton Bus Station

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Scranton to Chicago by bus

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

11/09

$146

11/10

$135

Today

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11/13

$174

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11/16

$96

The cheapest trip from Scranton to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $96

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

You can expect to pay from $96 to $1,292 for a bus ticket from Scranton to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $96 which is on 2025-11-16.