The average bus between Chicago and Newark Airport (EWR) takes 19h 3m and the fastest bus takes 17h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Newark Airport (EWR). 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 twice daily between Chicago and Newark Airport (EWR). 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 Newark Airport (EWR) at 4:18 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 19h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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18h 11m • 1 change
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21h • 1 change
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23h 36m • 1 change
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21h • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Newark Airport (EWR). However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Newark Airport (EWR) station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 3m.
Chicago to Newark Airport (EWR) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Newark Airport (EWR) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Book your Chicago to Newark Airport (EWR) bus tickets online with Flixbus USA and NJ Transit.
The distance between Chicago and Newark Airport (EWR) is 1,130.3 km. The road distance is 1,348 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Station twice daily. Tickets cost $130–230 and the journey takes 16h 25m.