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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
$105
tomorrow
$129
Saturday
$114
Sunday
$126
Monday
$108
Tuesday
$96
Wednesday
$97

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 42h 25m 10:15 AM Chicago Union Station 5:40 AM Boston, MA Allston  Economy $105
Greyhound US 23h 25m 6:00 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 6:25 PM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St  Economy $115
Greyhound US 27h 55m 10:15 AM Chicago Canal & Van Buren 3:10 PM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St  Economy $125
FlixBus 24h 20m 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 6:25 PM Boston, MA South Station  Economy $129
FlixBus 22h 35m 12:25 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 12:00 PM Boston, MA South Station  Economy $147
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Boston, MA via Springfield, MA, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      32h 25m
      0
      10:00 AM
      Chicago
      Canal & Van Buren
      3:30 PM
      Springfield, MA
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $79
      • Waiting Time 1h 5m
    • Greyhound US
      1h 50m
      0
      4:35 PM
      Springfield, MA
      Union Station
      6:25 PM
      Boston, MA
      Atlantic and Beach St
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $14
    Travel time is 8h 50m longer, but you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 23h 25m 6:00 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 6:25 PM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St  Economy $129
FlixBus 35h 10m 7:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 7:25 AM Boston, MA Allston  Economy $134
Greyhound US 33h 15m 11:10 PM Chicago Union Station 9:25 AM Boston, MA South Station  Economy $134
Greyhound US 32h 50m 11:10 PM Chicago Union Station 9:00 AM Boston, MA Allston  Economy $134
FlixBus 24h 20m 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 6:25 PM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St  Economy $136
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Boston, MA via Springfield, MA, you can save more than $39? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      24h 30m
      0
      12:25 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      11:15 AM
      Springfield, MA
      Union Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $75
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      1h 35m
      0
      11:20 AM
      Springfield, MA
      Union Station
      12:55 PM
      Boston, MA
      Atlantic and Beach St
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $15
    Travel time is 0h 5m longer, but you will save $39

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 36h 25m 10:15 AM Chicago Union Station 11:40 PM Boston, MA Allston  Economy $114
Greyhound US 23h 25m 6:00 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 6:25 PM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St  Economy $122
Greyhound US 34h 50m 11:10 PM Chicago Canal & Van Buren 11:00 AM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St  Economy $133
FlixBus 24h 20m 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 6:25 PM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St  Economy $136
FlixBus 28h 30m 5:45 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 11:15 AM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St  Economy $152
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Boston, MA via Springfield, MA, you can save more than $27? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      28h 25m
      0
      6:00 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      4:25 PM
      Springfield, MA
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $74
      • Waiting Time 4h 25m
    • FlixBus
      1h 35m
      0
      8:50 PM
      Springfield, MA
      Union Station
      10:25 PM
      Boston, MA
      Atlantic and Beach St
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $13
    Travel time is 4h 0m longer, but you will save $27

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 23h 25m 6:00 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 6:25 PM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St  Economy $126
Greyhound US 27h 25m 7:00 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 11:25 AM Boston, MA South Station  Economy $127
FlixBus 35h 10m 7:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 7:25 AM Boston, MA Allston  Economy $130
FlixBus 24h 20m 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 6:25 PM Boston, MA South Station  Economy $134
FlixBus 28h 30m 5:45 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 11:15 AM Boston, MA South Station  Economy $137
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Boston, MA via Springfield, MA, you can save more than $47? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      24h 25m
      0
      6:00 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      4:25 PM
      Springfield, MA
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $66
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Greyhound US
      1h 50m
      0
      4:35 PM
      Springfield, MA
      Union Station
      6:25 PM
      Boston, MA
      Atlantic and Beach St
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $47

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 23h 25m 6:00 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 6:25 PM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St  Economy $108
FlixBus 24h 0m 12:25 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 1:25 PM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St  Economy $110
FlixBus 35h 10m 7:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 7:25 AM Boston, MA Allston  Economy $112
Greyhound US 27h 25m 7:00 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 11:25 AM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St  Economy $112
FlixBus 25h 20m 11:05 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 1:25 PM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St  Economy $118
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Boston, MA via Springfield, MA, you can save more than $29? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      24h 25m
      0
      6:00 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      4:25 PM
      Springfield, MA
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $66
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Greyhound US
      1h 50m
      0
      4:35 PM
      Springfield, MA
      Union Station
      6:25 PM
      Boston, MA
      Atlantic and Beach St
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $29

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 44h 5m 10:15 AM Chicago Union Station 7:20 AM Boston, MA Allston  Economy $96
Greyhound US 23h 25m 6:00 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 6:25 PM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St  Economy $97
FlixBus 24h 20m 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 6:25 PM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St  Economy $97
FlixBus 25h 10m 7:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 9:50 PM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St  Economy $97
FlixBus 23h 30m 12:25 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 12:55 PM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St  Economy $98
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Boston, MA via Springfield, MA, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      24h 25m
      0
      6:00 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      4:25 PM
      Springfield, MA
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $66
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Greyhound US
      1h 50m
      0
      4:35 PM
      Springfield, MA
      Union Station
      6:25 PM
      Boston, MA
      Atlantic and Beach St
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $17

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 27h 25m 7:00 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 11:25 AM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St  Economy $97
Greyhound US 23h 25m 6:00 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 6:25 PM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St  Economy $98
FlixBus 25h 35m 7:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 9:50 PM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St  Economy $104
Greyhound US 36h 25m 10:15 AM Chicago Union Station 11:40 PM Boston, MA Allston  Economy $106
FlixBus 24h 20m 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 6:25 PM Boston, MA Atlantic and Beach St  Economy $107
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Boston, MA via Springfield, MA, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      24h 25m
      0
      6:00 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      4:25 PM
      Springfield, MA
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $66
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Greyhound US
      1h 50m
      0
      4:35 PM
      Springfield, MA
      Union Station
      6:25 PM
      Boston, MA
      Atlantic and Beach St
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $18

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to Boston, MA is $84 on 5/18/2026. 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.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 24 daily buses from Chicago to Boston, MA. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 17 daily coaches between Chicago and Boston, MA.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 76 buses from Chicago to Boston, MA, while Night sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Boston, MA, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Boston, MA

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 21 times every day by bus from Chicago to Boston, MA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Boston, MA starting from $84!

Cheapest Bus $84
Fastest Bus 23h 35m
Earliest Bus 10:15 AM
Latest Bus 11:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes 21 Ø
Distance 849.6 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Boston, MA

Every day, 21 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 05/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/03
Monday 05/04
Tuesday 05/05
Wednesday 05/06
Thursday 05/07
$115
Friday 05/08
$129
Saturday 05/09
$122
Sunday 05/10
$126
Monday 05/11
$108
Tuesday 05/12
$97
Wednesday 05/13
$97
Thursday 05/14
$102
Friday 05/15
$98
Saturday 05/16
$105
Sunday 05/17
$97
Monday 05/18
$84
Tuesday 05/19
$101
Wednesday 05/20
$115
Thursday 05/21
$111
Friday 05/22
$121
Saturday 05/23
$122
Sunday 05/24
$117
Monday 05/25
$122
Tuesday 05/26
$98
Wednesday 05/27
$118
Thursday 05/28
$107
Friday 05/29
$109
Saturday 05/30

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 $84, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Boston, MA. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $105.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Boston, MA, with $84. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $97.

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.

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.

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 $84 and takes 45h 5m 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 $84 and $256. 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 21 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 23h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $147. 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 10:15 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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Chicago to Boston, MA?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 21 daily trips between Chicago and Boston, MA. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Chicago to Boston, MA?

Prices and availability for 21 trips between Chicago and Boston, MA change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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