The average bus between Chicago and Woods Hole takes 31h 44m and the fastest bus takes 25h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Woods Hole. 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 Woods Hole. 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 Woods Hole at 9:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 31h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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32h 15m • 2 changes
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38h 30m • 2 changes
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26h 50m • 2 changes
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38h 30m • 2 changes
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38h 30m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Woods Hole. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Woods Hole station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 44m.
Chicago to Woods Hole bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Woods Hole bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Woods Hole station.
The distance between Chicago and Woods Hole is 1,406.2 km. The road distance is 1,875 km.
You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Woods Hole via Newark Penn Station, Boston, and Boston South Station in around 25h 15m.