The average bus between Somerset and Chicago takes 20h 59m and the fastest bus takes 18h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Somerset 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 Somerset and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 8:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Somerset is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Chicago at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Port Authority Bus Terminal and take an average of 20h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Somerset 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 Somerset to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Somerset station and arriving at Chicago station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 59m.
Somerset to Chicago bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from New Brunswick Park and Ride station.
Somerset to Chicago bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
The distance between Somerset and Chicago is 1,109 km. The road distance is 1,581 km.
You can take a bus from New Brunswick Park and Ride to Chicago Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Newark Penn Station in around 19h 17m.