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Elmwood Park to Chicago buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Elmwood Park and Chicago takes 20h 31m and the fastest bus takes 18h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Elmwood Park to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

20h 31m
Duration
955 mi
Distance
$188
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Elmwood Park to Chicago bus times

Buses run twice daily between Elmwood Park and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elmwood Park is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Chicago at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Hackensack Bus Terminal and take an average of 20h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitFlixbus USA18h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitFlixbus USA21h 47m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitFlixbus USA18h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitNJ TransitFlixbus USA21h 47m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitNJ TransitFlixbus USA18h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitNJ TransitFlixbus USA21h 47m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitNJ TransitFlixbus USA18h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitFlixbus USA21h 51m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitNJ TransitFlixbus USA18h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitFlixbus USA22h 9m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Elmwood Park to Chicago? 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.

Map of how to get from Elmwood Park to Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 955.1 mi
  • Duration: 20h 31m

What companies run services between Elmwood Park, NJ, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $150–230 and the journey takes 19h 40m.

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