The average bus between Ludlow and Chicago takes 29h 7m and the fastest bus takes 24h 52m. There is at least one bus per day from Ludlow 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.
Buses run once daily between Ludlow and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 1:22 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Ludlow is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Chicago at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station Bay 4 and take an average of 29h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day


23h 52m • 2 changes
Arrives +2 days


31h 57m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


23h 52m • 2 changes
Arrives +2 days


31h 57m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Ludlow 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Ludlow to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Ludlow station and arriving at Chicago station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 7m.
Ludlow to Chicago bus services, operated by PVTA, depart from Springfield Union Station.
Ludlow to Chicago bus services, operated by PVTA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
The distance between Ludlow and Chicago is 1,250.4 km. The road distance is 1,678 km.
You can take a bus from Sewall / Winsor to Chicago Bus Station via Union Station Bay 4, Springfield Union Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 22h 17m.