The average bus between Bristol and Chicago takes 25h 5m and the fastest bus takes 21h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Bristol and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 6:56 PM which arrives into Chicago at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Asylum St @ Bushnell Park and take an average of 25h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bristol to Chicago? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Chicago station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 5m.
Bristol to Chicago bus services, operated by CT Transit, depart from Hartford Union Station.
Bristol to Chicago bus services, operated by CT Transit, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
The distance between Bristol and Chicago is 1,216 km. The road distance is 1,654 km.
You can take a bus from Riverside Ave @ Main St to Chicago Bus Station via Asylum St @ Bushnell Park, Hartford Union Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and New York Midtown in around 22h 41m.