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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chicago and Chester takes 33h 55m and the fastest bus takes 27h 5m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Chicago to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

33h 55m
Duration
1,136 mi
Distance
$212
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Chicago to Chester bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Chicago and Chester. The earliest departure is at 12:25 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Chicago is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Chester at 1:00 PM. All services require a transfer at New York Midtown and take an average of 33h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAFlixbus USACT Transit27h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Flixbus USAFlixbus USACT Transit40h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAFlixbus USACT Transit27h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Flixbus USAFlixbus USACT Transit40h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAFlixbus USACT Transit27h 5m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Chester? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,136.4 mi
  • Duration: 33h 55m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Chester, CT, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Chester Park & Ride @ W Main St via New York Midtown, Hartford, Union Station, and Asylum St @ Bushnell Park in around 25h 20m.

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