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Trip Overview

The average bus between Port Authority Bus Terminal and Chicago takes 19h 24m and the fastest bus takes 16h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Port Authority Bus Terminal 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.

19h 24m
Duration
994 mi
Distance
$190
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Port Authority Bus Terminal to Chicago bus times

Buses run twice daily between Port Authority Bus Terminal and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 10:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Port Authority Bus Terminal is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Chicago at 6:55 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 19h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 16h 55m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 20h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 16h 55m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 20h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 16h 55m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 20h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 16h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 22h 24m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 20h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 16h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 22h 24m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 20h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 16h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 22h 24m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 20h 25m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Port Authority Bus Terminal 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.

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  • Distance: 994.2 mi
  • Duration: 19h 24m

What companies run services between Port Authority Bus Terminal, NY, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $160–240 and the journey takes 20h 25m.

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