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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Chicago takes 30h 19m and the fastest bus takes 25h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester 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.

30h 19m
Duration
1,120 mi
Distance
$214
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Manchester to Chicago bus times

Buses run twice daily between Manchester and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 12:22 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Manchester is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Chicago at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Hartford Union Station and take an average of 30h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    CT TransitFlixbus USAFlixbus USA25h 42m • 2 changes
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    CT TransitFlixbus USAFlixbus USA35h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    CT TransitFlixbus USAFlixbus USA25h 42m • 2 changes
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    CT TransitFlixbus USAFlixbus USA35h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    CT TransitFlixbus USAFlixbus USA25h 42m • 2 changes
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    Arrives +2 days

    CT TransitFlixbus USAFlixbus USA35h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    CT TransitFlixbus USAFlixbus USA26h 2m • 2 changes
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    CT TransitFlixbus USAFlixbus USA35h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    CT TransitFlixbus USAFlixbus USA25h 31m • 2 changes
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    CT TransitFlixbus USAFlixbus USA36h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    CT TransitFlixbus USAFlixbus USA25h 42m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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 Manchester to Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,119.9 mi
  • Duration: 30h 19m

What companies run services between Manchester, CT, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Main St @ Center St to Chicago Bus Station via Hartford Union Station and New York Midtown in around 25h 52m.

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