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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Boston, MA to Chicago from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.
today
from $159
tomorrow
from $190
Sunday
from $139
Monday
from $158
Tuesday
from $210
Wednesday
from $171
Thursday
from $242

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    30h 10m
    0
    5:15 PM
    Boston, MA
    South Station
    10:25 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $159
  • FlixBus
    27h 50m
    0
    5:15 PM
    Boston, MA
    South Station
    8:05 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $161
  • Greyhound US
    37h 20m
    0
    7:45 PM
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    8:05 AM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $200
  • Greyhound US
    37h 20m
    0
    7:45 PM
    Boston, MA
    South Station
    8:05 AM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $201
  • FlixBus
    40h 40m
    0
    11:00 PM
    Boston, MA
    Allston
    2:40 PM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $210

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    31h 10m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Boston, MA
    South Station
    11:40 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $190
  • FlixBus
    27h 50m
    0
    5:15 PM
    Boston, MA
    South Station
    8:05 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $204
  • FlixBus
    40h 40m
    0
    11:00 PM
    Boston, MA
    Allston
    2:40 PM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $206
  • Greyhound US
    27h 55m
    0
    7:45 PM
    Boston, MA
    South Station
    10:40 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $214
  • Greyhound US
    27h 55m
    0
    7:45 PM
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    10:40 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $219
  • Did you know that if you travel from Boston, MA to Chicago via Syracuse, NY, you can save more than $27? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      39h 25m
      0
      7:00 AM
      Boston, MA
      Atlantic and Beach St
      1:40 PM
      Syracuse, NY
      Regional Transit Center
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $52
    • Waiting Time 14h 50m
    • Busbud
      18h 55m
      0
      4:30 AM
      Syracuse, NY
      Regional Transit Center
      10:25 PM
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $111
    Travel time is 12h 35m longer, but you will save $27

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    27h 50m
    0
    5:15 PM
    Boston, MA
    South Station
    8:05 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $139
  • FlixBus
    30h 10m
    0
    5:15 PM
    Boston, MA
    South Station
    10:25 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $153
  • Greyhound US
    29h 55m
    0
    9:45 AM
    Boston, MA
    South Station
    2:40 PM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $159
  • Greyhound US
    29h 55m
    0
    9:45 AM
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    2:40 PM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $159
  • Greyhound US
    27h 55m
    0
    7:45 PM
    Boston, MA
    South Station
    10:40 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $159

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    27h 50m
    0
    5:15 PM
    Boston, MA
    South Station
    8:05 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $158
  • FlixBus
    30h 10m
    0
    5:15 PM
    Boston, MA
    South Station
    10:25 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $161
  • FlixBus
    38h 10m
    0
    1:30 AM
    Boston, MA
    Allston
    2:40 PM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $179
  • Greyhound US
    29h 55m
    0
    9:45 AM
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    2:40 PM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $181
  • Greyhound US
    29h 35m
    0
    9:45 AM
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    2:20 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $181

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    28h 20m
    0
    4:45 PM
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    8:05 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $210
  • Greyhound US
    37h 20m
    0
    7:45 PM
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    8:05 AM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $212
  • Greyhound US
    30h 50m
    0
    8:50 AM
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    2:40 PM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $213
  • FlixBus
    40h 40m
    0
    11:00 PM
    Boston, MA
    Allston
    2:40 PM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $214
  • FlixBus
    40h 20m
    0
    11:00 PM
    Boston, MA
    Allston
    2:20 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $217
  • Did you know that if you travel from Boston, MA to Chicago via Cambridge, MA, you can save more than $-8? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      31h 20m
      Boston, MA
      3 mi
      1:45 PM
      Cambridge, MA
      Alewife Station
      8:05 PM
      Chicago
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0 mi
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $218
  • Did you know that if you travel from Boston, MA to Chicago via Syracuse, NY, you can save more than $47? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      39h 25m
      0
      7:00 AM
      Boston, MA
      Atlantic and Beach St
      1:40 PM
      Syracuse, NY
      Regional Transit Center
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $52
    • Waiting Time 14h 50m
    • Busbud
      18h 55m
      0
      4:30 AM
      Syracuse, NY
      Regional Transit Center
      10:25 PM
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $111
    Travel time is 12h 5m longer, but you will save $47

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    37h 50m
    0
    1:30 AM
    Boston, MA
    Allston
    2:20 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $171
  • Greyhound US
    30h 40m
    0
    4:45 PM
    Boston, MA
    South Station
    10:25 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $174
  • Greyhound US
    30h 30m
    0
    8:50 AM
    Boston, MA
    South Station
    2:20 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $188
  • Greyhound US
    27h 55m
    0
    7:45 PM
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    10:40 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $213
  • FlixBus
    38h 10m
    0
    1:30 AM
    Boston, MA
    Allston
    2:40 PM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $222

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    30h 50m
    0
    2:15 AM
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    8:05 AM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $242
  • Greyhound US
    30h 50m
    0
    2:15 AM
    Boston, MA
    South Station
    8:05 AM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $243
  • Greyhound US
    28h 20m
    0
    4:45 PM
    Boston, MA
    Atlantic and Beach St
    8:05 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $243
  • FlixBus
    40h 40m
    0
    11:00 PM
    Boston, MA
    Allston
    2:40 PM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $249
  • FlixBus
    30h 25m
    0
    6:15 PM
    Boston, MA
    South Station
    11:40 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $251
  • Did you know that if you travel from Boston, MA to Chicago via Syracuse, NY, you can save more than $79? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      39h 25m
      0
      7:00 AM
      Boston, MA
      Atlantic and Beach St
      1:40 PM
      Syracuse, NY
      Regional Transit Center
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $52
    • Waiting Time 14h 50m
    • Busbud
      18h 55m
      0
      4:30 AM
      Syracuse, NY
      Regional Transit Center
      10:25 PM
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $111
    Travel time is 12h 5m longer, but you will save $79

Frequency of bus connections between Boston, MA and Chicago

See here how frequent the connections between Boston, MA and Chicago are, during different times and days of the week.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 21 daily buses from Boston, MA to Chicago. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 12 daily coaches between Boston, MA and Chicago.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 44 buses from Boston, MA to Chicago, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Boston, MA and Chicago, with 22 offers.

Facts about the bus from Boston, MA to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 17 times every day by bus from Boston, MA to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Boston, MA to Chicago starting from $139!

Cheapest Bus $139
Fastest Bus 26h 50m
Earliest Bus 9:45 AM
Latest Bus 11:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 17 Ø
Distance 849.6 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Boston, MA to Chicago

Every day, 17 buses from 2 bus companies leave Boston, MA for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/13/2024 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 12/08
Monday 12/09
Tuesday 12/10
Wednesday 12/11
Thursday 12/12
Friday 12/13
$159
Saturday 12/14
$190
Sunday 12/15
$139
Monday 12/16
$158
Tuesday 12/17
$210
Wednesday 12/18
$171
Thursday 12/19
$243
Friday 12/20
$181
Saturday 12/21
$259
Sunday 12/22
$200
Monday 12/23
$229
Tuesday 12/24
$227
Wednesday 12/25
$186
Thursday 12/26
$262
Friday 12/27
$287
Saturday 12/28
$244
Sunday 12/29
$243
Monday 12/30
$207
Tuesday 12/31
$254
Wednesday 01/01
Thursday 01/02
Friday 01/03
$162
Saturday 01/04

The cheapest time to travel from Boston, MA to Chicago

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Boston, MA to Chicago, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $139, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Boston, MA to Chicago. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $242.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Boston, MA to Chicago, with $139. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $171.

How to save money travelling from Boston, MA to Chicago

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Boston, MA to Chicago in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Boston, MA to Chicago, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Boston, MA to Chicago are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Boston, MA to Chicago

These are the most booked bus companies between Boston, MA to Chicago from our users.

All bus stations and stops in Boston, MA and Chicago

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Boston, MA and Chicago.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Boston, MA to Chicago

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Boston, MA to Chicago? Or which bus companies serve the route Boston, MA to Chicago? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Boston, MA to Chicago bus

How much does a Boston, MA Chicago bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $139 and takes 2h 50m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Boston, MA to Chicago?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $139 and $310. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Chicago.

On average, how many connections are available from Boston, MA to Chicago each day?

Every day, the Boston, MA to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 17 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Boston, MA to Chicago take?

The fastest bus from Boston, MA to Chicago is offered by FlixBus and takes 26h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $161. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Boston, MA to Chicago?

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from Boston, MA starts at 9:45 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Boston, MA to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from Boston, MA for Chicago starts at 11:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Boston, MA Chicago route?

When traveling by bus from Boston, MA to Chicago, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Boston, MA and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Boston, MA and Chicago by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Boston, MA to Chicago bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Boston, MA Chicago bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Boston, MA Chicago bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Boston, MA to Chicago on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Boston, MA to Chicago

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Boston, MA and to Chicago

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Boston, MA and to Chicago. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!

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