The average bus between Chicago and Paoli takes 29h 11m and the fastest bus takes 24h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Paoli. 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 Paoli. 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 Paoli at 6:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Harrisburg Bus Station and take an average of 29h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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25h 59m • 3 changes
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35h 8m • 3 changes
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25h 59m • 3 changes
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35h 8m • 3 changes
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25h 59m • 3 changes
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35h 8m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Paoli? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Paoli. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Paoli station via Harrisburg Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 11m.
Chicago to Paoli bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Paoli bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Norristown station.
Book your Chicago to Paoli bus tickets online with Flixbus USA, Greyhound USA and SEPTA.
The distance between Chicago and Paoli is 1,039 km. The road distance is 1,399 km.
You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lancaster Av & Valley Rd - FS via Harrisburg Bus Station, Norristown, South Gulph Rd & Dekalb Pk - MBNS, and Plaza at King of Prussia in around 20h 27m.