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Compare all timetables for the bus from Chicago to Newark

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

today
$98
tomorrow
$94
Sunday
$92
Monday
$103
Tuesday
$128
Wednesday
$94
Thursday
$97

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 26h 45m 11:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 3:25 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $98
Greyhound US 19h 30m 6:55 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 3:25 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $98
FlixBus 20h 40m 5:45 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 3:25 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $99
FlixBus 24h 25m 8:25 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 9:50 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $99
FlixBus 21h 20m 11:30 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 9:50 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $99

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 24h 25m 8:25 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 9:50 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $94
FlixBus 21h 25m 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 3:30 PM Newark Penn Station  Economy $95
FlixBus 20h 40m 5:45 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 3:25 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $96
Greyhound US 19h 30m 6:55 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 3:25 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $98
Greyhound US 26h 50m 11:35 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 3:25 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $98

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 24h 25m 8:25 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 9:50 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $92
Greyhound US 26h 45m 11:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 3:25 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $92
FlixBus 20h 40m 5:45 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 3:25 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $93
FlixBus 21h 25m 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 3:30 PM Newark Penn Station  Economy $93
Greyhound US 19h 30m 6:55 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 3:25 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $98

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 21h 25m 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 3:30 PM Newark Penn Station  Economy $103
Greyhound US 20h 30m 6:00 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 3:30 PM Newark Penn Station  Economy $107
Greyhound US 27h 20m 11:35 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 3:55 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $107
Greyhound US 27h 45m 11:10 PM Chicago Canal & Van Buren 3:55 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $108
FlixBus 21h 10m 5:45 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 3:55 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $109

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 21h 30m 5:25 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 3:55 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $128
FlixBus 21h 25m 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 3:30 PM Newark Penn Station  Economy $128
Greyhound US 19h 55m 7:00 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 3:55 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $141
FlixBus 21h 20m 11:30 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 9:50 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $142
Greyhound US 20h 30m 6:00 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 3:30 PM Newark Penn Station  Economy $142
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Newark via Allentown, PA, you can save more than $28? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      23h 5m
      0
      7:40 PM
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      1:55 PM
      Allentown, PA
      Transportation Center
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $72
      • Waiting Time 4h 5m
    • FlixBus
      1h 45m
      0
      6:00 PM
      Allentown, PA
      Bus Terminal
      7:45 PM
      Newark
      Penn Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $28
    Travel time is 2h 10m longer, but you will save $28

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 26h 45m 11:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 3:25 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $94
FlixBus 21h 25m 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 3:30 PM Newark Penn Station  Economy $95
Greyhound US 22h 50m 10:00 AM Chicago Canal & Van Buren 9:50 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $139
Greyhound US 20h 30m 6:00 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 3:30 PM Newark Penn Station  Economy $140

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 26h 45m 11:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 3:25 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $97
FlixBus 24h 25m 8:25 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 9:50 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $98
FlixBus 21h 25m 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 3:30 PM Newark Penn Station  Economy $99
Greyhound US 27h 15m 11:10 PM Chicago Canal & Van Buren 3:25 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $99
FlixBus 20h 40m 5:45 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 3:25 AM Newark Penn Station  Economy $100

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to Newark is $89 on 2/22/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Newark

See here how frequent the connections between Chicago and Newark are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 23 daily buses from Chicago to Newark. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 13 daily coaches between Chicago and Newark.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 67 buses from Chicago to Newark, while Night sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Newark, with 12 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Newark

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 20 times every day by bus from Chicago to Newark in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Newark starting from $89!

Cheapest Bus $89
Fastest Bus 20h 0m
Earliest Bus 5:45 AM
Latest Bus 11:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes 20 Ø
Distance 702.9 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Newark

Every day, 20 buses from 2 bus companies leave Chicago for Newark: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 02/06/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 02/01
Monday 02/02
Tuesday 02/03
Wednesday 02/04
Thursday 02/05
Friday 02/06
$139
Saturday 02/07
$124
Sunday 02/08
$124
Monday 02/09
$103
Tuesday 02/10
$143
Wednesday 02/11
$146
Thursday 02/12
$102
Friday 02/13
$118
Saturday 02/14
$90
Sunday 02/15
$114
Monday 02/16
$106
Tuesday 02/17
$138
Wednesday 02/18
$140
Thursday 02/19
$103
Friday 02/20
$101
Saturday 02/21
$101
Sunday 02/22
$89
Monday 02/23
$98
Tuesday 02/24
$139
Wednesday 02/25
$149
Thursday 02/26
$105
Friday 02/27
$95
Saturday 02/28

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Newark

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Newark, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $85, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Newark. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $98.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Newark, with $85. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $93.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Newark

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 Newark 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 Newark, 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 Newark are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Chicago to Newark

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

FlixBus from Chicago to Newark

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price $92
Fastest Bus 20h 0m
Earliest Bus 5:45 AM
Last Bus 7:40 PM
Daily Connections 9 Ø
Found on 2/5/2026

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Newark

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

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 Newark? Compare all modes of transports from Chicago to Newark.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chicago to Newark

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

FAQs about the Chicago to Newark bus

How much does a Chicago Newark bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $89 and takes 25h 25m to reach Newark. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $89 and $244. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Newark.

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

Every day, the Chicago to Newark bus route is served by approximately 20 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chicago to Newark take?

The fastest bus from Chicago to Newark is offered by FlixBus and takes 20h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $114. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to Newark?

The earliest bus arriving in Newark 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 Newark?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Newark starts at 11:40 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 Newark route?

When traveling by bus from Chicago to Newark, 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 Newark?

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

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

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 20 daily trips between Chicago and Newark. 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 Newark?

Prices and availability for 20 trips between Chicago and Newark 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 Newark

Economy
Economy

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

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