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Trip Overview

The average bus between Somerville and Chicago takes 20h 54m and the fastest bus takes 18h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Somerville 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.

20h 54m
Duration
970 mi
Distance
$191
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Somerville to Chicago bus times

Buses run twice daily between Somerville and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 7:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Somerville is at 7:56 PM which arrives into Chicago at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Rt-22 At New Providence Rd and take an average of 20h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitFlixbus USA22h 12m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitFlixbus USA19h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitNJ TransitFlixbus USA22h 12m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitNJ TransitFlixbus USA19h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitNJ TransitFlixbus USA22h 58m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitNJ TransitFlixbus USA19h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitNJ TransitFlixbus USA23h 15m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitFlixbus USA18h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitNJ TransitFlixbus USA22h 12m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitNJ TransitFlixbus USA19h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitNJ TransitFlixbus USA22h 12m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Somerville 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 Somerville to Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 969.7 mi
  • Duration: 20h 54m

What companies run services between Somerville, NJ, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $150–220 and the journey takes 19h 40m.

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