The average bus between Rutgers University and Chicago takes 20h 49m and the fastest bus takes 18h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rutgers University 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 Rutgers University and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 8:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rutgers University is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Chicago at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Albany St & Spring St and take an average of 20h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Rutgers University to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Rutgers University station and arriving at Chicago station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 49m.
Rutgers University to Chicago bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Albany St & Spring St station.
Rutgers University to Chicago bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
The distance between Rutgers University and Chicago is 1,112.6 km. The road distance is 1,579 km.
You can take a vehicle from Rutgers University to Chicago Bus Station via Albany St & Spring St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Newark Penn Station in around 19h 13m.