The average bus between Chicago and Niles takes 1h 24m and the fastest bus takes 1h. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Chicago to Niles. 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 every 20 minutes between Chicago and Niles. The earliest departure is at 8:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Niles at 10:11 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 16m • 1 change

1h 19m • 1 change

1h 21m • 1 change

1h 22m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Niles. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Niles station via Jefferson Park Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
Chicago to Niles bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Madison & Dearborn/State station.
Chicago to Niles bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Jefferson Park Transit Center station.
The distance between Chicago and Niles is 21.5 km. The road distance is 24 km.
Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Madison & Dearborn/State to Jefferson Park Transit Center every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 3m.