Chicago to New York Buses

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Duration	20h 10m
Distance	793.1 miles
Average price	$150
Frequency	Daily

Trip overview

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Chicago

New York

The bus between Chicago and New York takes 20h 10m. There is at least one bus per day from Chicago to New York. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

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Chicago Bus Station
New York

20h 10m

$95 - $200

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Chicago to New York bus times

Buses run once daily between Chicago and New York. The service departs Chicago at 19:15 in the evening, which arrives into New York at 16:25. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 20h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, September 18, 2025

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Departing Friday, September 19, 2025

Departing Saturday, September 20, 2025

Departing Sunday, September 21, 2025

Departing Monday, September 22, 2025

Departing Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to New York? 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.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and New York?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at New York Midtown. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20h 10m.

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How far is it from Chicago to New York?

The distance between Chicago and New York is 764 miles. The road distance is 793.1 miles.

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Where do I catch the Chicago to New York bus from?

Chicago to New York bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

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Where does the Chicago to New York bus arrive?

Chicago to New York bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

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How do I get a bus ticket from Chicago to New York?

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Where can I stay near New York?

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What companies run services between Chicago and New York?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtown once daily. Tickets cost $95 - $200 and the journey takes 20h 10m.

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Flixbus USA

Ave. Duration

20h 10m

Frequency

Once daily

Estimated price

$95 - $200

Phone: +1 (855) 626-8585
Website: flixbus.com

Bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtown

Ave. Duration: 20h 10m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: $95 - $200
Schedules at: flixbus.com

Greyhound USA

Ave. Duration

18h 55m

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Twice daily

Estimated price

$75 - $160

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.