Bus Chicago to Boston, MA: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Chicago to Boston, MA

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chicago to Boston, MA from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today

$116

tomorrow

$119

Sunday

$125

Monday

$111

Tuesday

$113

Wednesday

$120

Thursday

$123

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	25h 10m	7:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	9:50 PM	Boston, MA	South Station	Economy	$116	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/5/2025 7:40:00 PM to South Station, Boston, MA (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 10m
FlixBus	33h 0m	7:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	5:40 AM	Boston, MA	Allston	Economy	$118	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/5/2025 7:40:00 PM to Allston, Boston, MA (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $118 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 0m
FlixBus	28h 30m	5:45 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	11:15 AM	Boston, MA	South Station	Economy	$122	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/5/2025 5:45:00 AM to South Station, Boston, MA (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $122 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 30m
Greyhound US	28h 10m	10:00 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	3:10 PM	Boston, MA	Atlantic and Beach St	Economy	$123	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 12/5/2025 10:00:00 AM to Atlantic and Beach St, Boston, MA (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 10m
Greyhound US	27h 20m	6:55 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:15 AM	Boston, MA	Atlantic and Beach St	Economy	$131	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/5/2025 6:55:00 AM to Atlantic and Beach St, Boston, MA (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 20m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	25h 10m	7:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	9:50 PM	Boston, MA	Atlantic and Beach St	Economy	$119	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/6/2025 7:40:00 PM to Atlantic and Beach St, Boston, MA (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 10m
FlixBus	28h 30m	5:45 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	11:15 AM	Boston, MA	South Station	Economy	$123	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/6/2025 5:45:00 AM to South Station, Boston, MA (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 30m
FlixBus	33h 0m	7:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	5:40 AM	Boston, MA	Allston	Economy	$123	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/6/2025 7:40:00 PM to Allston, Boston, MA (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 0m
Greyhound US	28h 10m	10:00 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	3:10 PM	Boston, MA	Atlantic and Beach St	Economy	$127	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 12/6/2025 10:00:00 AM to Atlantic and Beach St, Boston, MA (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $127 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 10m
Greyhound US	27h 20m	6:55 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:15 AM	Boston, MA	Atlantic and Beach St	Economy	$128	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/6/2025 6:55:00 AM to Atlantic and Beach St, Boston, MA (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	25h 35m	7:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	9:50 PM	Boston, MA	Atlantic and Beach St	Economy	$125	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/7/2025 7:15:00 PM to Atlantic and Beach St, Boston, MA (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $125 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 35m
Greyhound US	27h 20m	6:55 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:15 AM	Boston, MA	Atlantic and Beach St	Economy	$125	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/7/2025 6:55:00 AM to Atlantic and Beach St, Boston, MA (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $125 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 20m
FlixBus	25h 10m	7:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	9:50 PM	Boston, MA	Atlantic and Beach St	Economy	$126	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/7/2025 7:40:00 PM to Atlantic and Beach St, Boston, MA (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 10m
Greyhound US	28h 10m	10:00 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	3:10 PM	Boston, MA	Atlantic and Beach St	Economy	$126	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 12/7/2025 10:00:00 AM to Atlantic and Beach St, Boston, MA (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 10m
FlixBus	28h 30m	5:45 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	11:15 AM	Boston, MA	Atlantic and Beach St	Economy	$127	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/7/2025 5:45:00 AM to Atlantic and Beach St, Boston, MA (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $127 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	33h 0m	7:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	5:40 AM	Boston, MA	Allston	Economy	$111	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/8/2025 7:40:00 PM to Allston, Boston, MA (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 0m
FlixBus	25h 10m	7:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	9:50 PM	Boston, MA	South Station	Economy	$112	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/8/2025 7:40:00 PM to South Station, Boston, MA (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 10m
FlixBus	30h 40m	5:45 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	1:25 PM	Boston, MA	South Station	Economy	$114	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/8/2025 5:45:00 AM to South Station, Boston, MA (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 40m
Greyhound US	27h 30m	6:55 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:25 AM	Boston, MA	South Station	Economy	$120	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/8/2025 6:55:00 AM to South Station, Boston, MA (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 30m
Greyhound US	31h 50m	10:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	6:50 PM	Boston, MA	South Station	Economy	$120	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/8/2025 10:00:00 AM to South Station, Boston, MA (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	29h 0m	5:25 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	11:25 AM	Boston, MA	South Station	Economy	$113	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/9/2025 5:25:00 AM to South Station, Boston, MA (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 0m
Greyhound US	46h 0m	10:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	9:00 AM	Boston, MA	Allston	Economy	$113	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/9/2025 10:00:00 AM to Allston, Boston, MA (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 0m
Greyhound US	34h 40m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	5:40 AM	Boston, MA	Allston	Economy	$113	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/9/2025 6:00:00 PM to Allston, Boston, MA (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 40m
FlixBus	35h 35m	5:05 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	5:40 AM	Boston, MA	Allston	Economy	$114	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/9/2025 5:05:00 PM to Allston, Boston, MA (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 35m
Greyhound US	27h 30m	6:55 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:25 AM	Boston, MA	South Station	Economy	$114	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/9/2025 6:55:00 AM to South Station, Boston, MA (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	34h 40m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	5:40 AM	Boston, MA	Allston	Economy	$120	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/10/2025 6:00:00 PM to Allston, Boston, MA (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 40m
Greyhound US	31h 50m	10:00 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	6:50 PM	Boston, MA	Atlantic and Beach St	Economy	$127	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 12/10/2025 10:00:00 AM to Atlantic and Beach St, Boston, MA (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $127 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 50m
Greyhound US	26h 50m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	9:50 PM	Boston, MA	Atlantic and Beach St	Economy	$133	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/10/2025 6:00:00 PM to Atlantic and Beach St, Boston, MA (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $133 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 50m
FlixBus	27h 45m	5:05 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	9:50 PM	Boston, MA	Atlantic and Beach St	Economy	$135	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/10/2025 5:05:00 PM to Atlantic and Beach St, Boston, MA (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $135 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	27h 20m	6:55 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:15 AM	Boston, MA	Atlantic and Beach St	Economy	$123	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/11/2025 6:55:00 AM to Atlantic and Beach St, Boston, MA (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 20m
FlixBus	28h 30m	5:45 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	11:15 AM	Boston, MA	Atlantic and Beach St	Economy	$124	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/11/2025 5:45:00 AM to Atlantic and Beach St, Boston, MA (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $124 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 30m
FlixBus	25h 35m	7:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	9:50 PM	Boston, MA	Atlantic and Beach St	Economy	$133	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/11/2025 7:15:00 PM to Atlantic and Beach St, Boston, MA (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $133 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 35m
Greyhound US	42h 40m	10:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	5:40 AM	Boston, MA	Allston	Economy	$133	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/11/2025 10:00:00 AM to Allston, Boston, MA (USA) arriving at 12/13/2025 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $133 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 40m
FlixBus	25h 10m	7:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	9:50 PM	Boston, MA	Atlantic and Beach St	Economy	$135	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/11/2025 7:40:00 PM to Atlantic and Beach St, Boston, MA (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $135 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to Boston, MA is $111 on 12/8/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Boston, MA

See here how frequent the connections between Chicago and Boston, MA are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily buses from Chicago to Boston, MA. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Chicago and Boston, MA.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 35 buses from Chicago to Boston, MA, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Boston, MA, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Boston, MA

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 11 times every day by bus from Chicago to Boston, MA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Boston, MA starting from $111!

Cheapest Bus	$111
Fastest Bus	26h 10m
Earliest Bus	5:45 AM
Latest Bus	11:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes	11 Ø
Distance	849.6 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Boston, MA

Every day, 11 buses from 2 bus companies leave Chicago for Boston, MA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$133

Saturday 12/06

$135

Sunday 12/07

$125

Monday 12/08

$120

Tuesday 12/09

$113

Wednesday 12/10

$120

Thursday 12/11

$133

Friday 12/12

$126

Saturday 12/13

$151

Sunday 12/14

$138

Monday 12/15

$123

Tuesday 12/16

$121

Wednesday 12/17

$130

Thursday 12/18

$125

Friday 12/19

$138

Saturday 12/20

$165

Sunday 12/21

$164

Monday 12/22

$147

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

$132

Thursday 12/25

$141

Friday 12/26

$144

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Boston, MA

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Boston, MA, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $111, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Boston, MA. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $125.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Boston, MA, with $111. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $114.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Boston, MA

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 Chicago to Boston, MA 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 Chicago to Boston, MA, 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 Chicago to Boston, MA are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Chicago to Boston, MA

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

FlixBus from Chicago to Boston, MA

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Chicago to Boston, MA:

Cheapest Price	$111
Fastest Bus	26h 10m
Earliest Bus	5:45 AM
Last Bus	7:40 PM
Daily Connections	6 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Boston, MA

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

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Bus Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

South Station

Atlantic Ave 700

Prudential Center T Transit Station

Huntington Ave 220

Sheraton Hotel

Dalton St 39

South Station Gate 12

Atlantic Ave 700

Copley Square

Boylston Street

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

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

FAQs about the Chicago to Boston, MA bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $111 and takes 34h 0m to reach Boston, MA. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $111 and $183. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Boston, MA.

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

Every day, the Chicago to Boston, MA bus route is served by approximately 11 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Chicago to Boston, MA is offered by FlixBus and takes 26h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $116. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Boston, MA from Chicago starts at 5:45 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 Chicago to Boston, MA?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Boston, MA starts at 11:10 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 Chicago Boston, MA route?

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

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

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

What can I take with me on the Chicago to Boston, MA 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 Chicago Boston, MA 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 Chicago Boston, MA 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 Chicago to Boston, MA on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Chicago and to Boston, MA

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