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Chicago to Amherst buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chicago and Amherst takes 32h 4m and the fastest bus takes 27h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Amherst. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

32h 4m
Duration
1,062 mi
Distance
$198
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

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  1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Springfield Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2605 / ...
23h 18m
$164–279

Chicago to Amherst bus times

Buses run twice daily between Chicago and Amherst. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Amherst at 7:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 32h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,062.4 mi
  • Duration: 32h 4m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Amherst College via Newark Penn Station, Springfield Union Station, Union Station Bay 10, and Academy of Music in around 23h 18m.

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