The average bus between Newark Airport (EWR) and Chicago takes 18h 50m and the fastest bus takes 16h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newark Airport (EWR) 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 twice daily between Newark Airport (EWR) and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 10:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newark Airport (EWR) is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Chicago at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 18h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Newark Airport (EWR) to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Newark Airport (EWR) station and arriving at Chicago station via Chicago Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 50m.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Chicago bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Chicago bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Book your Newark Airport (EWR) to Chicago bus tickets online with NJ Transit and Flixbus USA.
The distance between Newark Airport (EWR) and Chicago is 1,130.3 km. The road distance is 1,353 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $130–230 and the journey takes 16h 20m.