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

today
$148
tomorrow
$105
Tuesday
$144
Wednesday
$102
Thursday
$107
Friday
$119
Saturday
$115

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 20h 45m 7:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 5:00 PM New York Chinatown  Economy $148
FlixBus 20h 10m 7:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 4:25 PM New York 31st & 8th Ave  Economy $148
FlixBus 20h 20m 7:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 5:00 PM New York Chinatown  Economy $155
Greyhound US 23h 50m 7:00 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 7:50 AM New York Chinatown  Economy $209
Greyhound US 21h 45m 7:00 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 5:45 AM New York 31st & 8th Ave  Economy $209
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to New York via Cleveland, you can save more than $42? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      21h 40m
      0
      5:25 AM
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      3:50 PM
      Cleveland
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $43
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • Busbud
      11h 25m
      0
      4:40 PM
      Cleveland
      Greyhound Bus Station
      4:05 AM
      New York
      Port Authority Bus Terminal
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $63
    Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save $42

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 22h 15m 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 4:20 PM New York Port Authority Bus Terminal  Economy $105
FlixBus 23h 10m 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 5:15 PM New York 11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop  Economy $105
FlixBus 29h 40m 8:25 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 3:05 PM New York G. Washington Bridge Bus Station  Economy $106
Greyhound US 26h 5m 10:00 AM Chicago Canal & Van Buren 1:05 PM New York Chinatown  Economy $110
Greyhound US 35h 30m 11:10 PM Chicago Canal & Van Buren 11:40 AM New York Chinatown  Economy $110

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 29h 15m 5:25 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 11:40 AM New York Chinatown  Economy $144
FlixBus 22h 45m 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 4:50 PM New York G. Washington Bridge Bus Station  Economy $145
FlixBus 41h 5m 5:25 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 11:30 PM New York Chrystie St  Economy $145
Greyhound US 42h 20m 11:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 7:00 PM New York Chrystie St  Economy $145
Greyhound US 41h 5m 11:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 5:45 PM New York Kissena Blvd/Main St Bus Stop  Economy $145
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to New York via Newark, you can save more than $45? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      22h 45m
      0
      5:05 PM
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      3:30 PM
      Newark
      Penn Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $95
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • Busbud
      0h 50m
      0
      4:00 PM
      Newark
      Penn Station
      4:50 PM
      New York
      G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $4
    Travel Time is 1h 0m shorter, and you will save $45

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 34h 50m 11:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 11:30 AM New York West 34th Street  Economy $102
Greyhound US 27h 25m 11:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 4:05 AM New York Port Authority Bus Terminal  Economy $103
Greyhound US 42h 20m 11:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 7:00 PM New York Chrystie St  Economy $103
FlixBus 22h 15m 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 4:20 PM New York Port Authority Bus Terminal  Economy $103
FlixBus 23h 10m 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 5:15 PM New York West 34th Street  Economy $103

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 24h 30m 11:30 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 1:00 PM New York 11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop  Economy $107
Greyhound US 22h 15m 6:00 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 5:15 PM New York 11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop  Economy $107
FlixBus 24h 20m 11:30 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 12:50 PM New York Chinatown  Economy $108
FlixBus 27h 35m 8:25 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 1:00 PM New York 11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop  Economy $108
Greyhound US 25h 50m 10:00 AM Chicago Canal & Van Buren 12:50 PM New York Chinatown  Economy $108

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 20h 45m 7:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 5:00 PM New York Chinatown  Economy $119
FlixBus 20h 10m 7:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 4:25 PM New York 31st & 8th Ave  Economy $119
FlixBus 22h 15m 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 4:20 PM New York Port Authority Bus Terminal  Economy $121
Greyhound US 28h 5m 11:35 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 4:40 AM New York Port Authority Bus Terminal  Economy $125
Greyhound US 21h 20m 6:00 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 4:20 PM New York Port Authority Bus Terminal  Economy $127
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to New York via Newark, you can save more than $24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      28h 0m
      0
      11:40 PM
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      3:25 AM
      Newark
      Penn Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $90
      • Waiting Time 0h 45m
    • Busbud
      0h 30m
      0
      4:10 AM
      Newark
      Penn Station
      4:40 AM
      New York
      Port Authority Bus Terminal
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $4
    Travel time is 6h 50m longer, but you will save $24

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 20h 10m 7:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 4:25 PM New York 31st & 8th Ave  Economy $115
FlixBus 20h 45m 7:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 5:00 PM New York Chinatown  Economy $115
FlixBus 20h 20m 7:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 5:00 PM New York Chinatown  Economy $120
Greyhound US 28h 5m 11:35 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 4:40 AM New York Port Authority Bus Terminal  Economy $157
Greyhound US 22h 15m 6:00 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 5:15 PM New York 11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop  Economy $157
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to New York via Newark, you can save more than $20? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      28h 0m
      0
      11:40 PM
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      3:25 AM
      Newark
      Penn Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $90
      • Waiting Time 0h 45m
    • Busbud
      0h 30m
      0
      4:10 AM
      Newark
      Penn Station
      4:40 AM
      New York
      Port Authority Bus Terminal
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $4
    Travel time is 6h 50m longer, but you will save $20

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to New York is $71 on 3/4/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and New York

See here how frequent the connections between Chicago and New York are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 102 daily buses from Chicago to New York. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 64 daily coaches between Chicago and New York.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 288 buses from Chicago to New York, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Chicago and New York, with 48 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to New York

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 87 times every day by bus from Chicago to New York in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to New York starting from $71!

Cheapest Bus $71
Fastest Bus 20h 45m
Earliest Bus 5:45 AM
Latest Bus 11:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes 87 Ø
Distance 711.5 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to New York

Every day, 87 buses from 2 bus companies leave Chicago for New York: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 02/08/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 02/08
$148
Monday 02/09
$105
Tuesday 02/10
$150
Wednesday 02/11
$153
Thursday 02/12
$107
Friday 02/13
$119
Saturday 02/14
$120
Sunday 02/15
$109
Monday 02/16
$109
Tuesday 02/17
$133
Wednesday 02/18
$126
Thursday 02/19
$99
Friday 02/20
$105
Saturday 02/21
$104
Sunday 02/22
$95
Monday 02/23
$87
Tuesday 02/24
$133
Wednesday 02/25
$138
Thursday 02/26
$108
Friday 02/27
$99
Saturday 02/28
$110
Sunday 03/01
$106
Monday 03/02
$96
Tuesday 03/03
$74
Wednesday 03/04
$71
Thursday 03/05
$95
Friday 03/06
$108
Saturday 03/07

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to New York

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to New York, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $71, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to New York. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $104.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to New York, with $71. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $106.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to New York

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 New York 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 New York, 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 New York are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Chicago to New York

These are the most booked bus companies between Chicago to New York from our users.

FlixBus from Chicago to New York

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Chicago to New York:

Cheapest Price $103
Fastest Bus 20h 45m
Earliest Bus 5:45 AM
Last Bus 7:40 PM
Daily Connections 38 Ø
Found on 2/7/2026

Greyhound US from Chicago to New York

Greyhound US

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Chicago to New York:

Cheapest Price $102
Fastest Bus 21h 40m
Earliest Bus 7:00 AM
Last Bus 11:35 PM
Daily Connections 49 Ø
Found on 2/7/2026

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and New York

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

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Chicago to New York? Compare all modes of transports from Chicago to New York.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chicago to New York

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

FAQs about the Chicago to New York bus

How much does a Chicago New York bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $71 and takes 35h 50m to reach New York. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Chicago to New York?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $71 and $238. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to New York.

On average, how many connections are available from Chicago to New York each day?

Every day, the Chicago to New York bus route is served by approximately 87 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chicago to New York take?

The fastest bus from Chicago to New York is offered by FlixBus and takes 20h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $155. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to New York?

The earliest bus arriving in New York 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 New York?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for New York starts at 11:35 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 New York route?

When traveling by bus from Chicago to New York, 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 Chicago and New York?

You can check all the direct connections between Chicago and New York 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 Chicago to New York 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 New York 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 New York 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 New York on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Chicago to New York?

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 87 daily trips between Chicago and New York. 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 New York?

Prices and availability for 87 trips between Chicago and New York 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 New York

Economy
Economy

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

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