Bus Hamilton, ON to Chicago: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Hamilton, ON to Chicago

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Hamilton, ON to Chicago from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$70

Sunday

Monday

$129

Tuesday

Wednesday

$133

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 50m	12:35 AM	Hamilton, ON	McMaster University	1:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$70	A Bus from FlixBus goes from McMaster University, Hamilton, ON (Canada) at 12/6/2025 12:35:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
FlixBus	16h 20m	9:15 AM	Hamilton, ON	McMaster University	12:35 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$75	A Bus from FlixBus goes from McMaster University, Hamilton, ON (Canada) at 12/6/2025 9:15:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
FlixBus	17h 40m	3:40 PM	Hamilton, ON	McMaster University	8:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$75	A Bus from FlixBus goes from McMaster University, Hamilton, ON (Canada) at 12/6/2025 3:40:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 40m
FlixBus	18h 20m	8:05 PM	Hamilton, ON	McMaster University	1:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$76	A Bus from FlixBus goes from McMaster University, Hamilton, ON (Canada) at 12/6/2025 8:05:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 20m
FlixBus	14h 55m	3:40 PM	Hamilton, ON	McMaster University	5:35 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$106	A Bus from FlixBus goes from McMaster University, Hamilton, ON (Canada) at 12/6/2025 3:40:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $106 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Hamilton, ON to Chicago via London, ON, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  14h 55m
  
  0
  
  3:40 PM
  
  Hamilton, ON
  McMaster University
  
  5:10 PM
  
  London, ON
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $15
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from McMaster University, Hamilton, ON (Canada) at 12/6/2025 3:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station, London, ON (Canada) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
- Busbud
  
  13h 15m
  
  0
  
  5:20 PM
  
  London, ON
  Central Bus Station
  
  5:35 AM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $48
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central Bus Station, London, ON (Canada) at 12/6/2025 5:20:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m
Travel time is 2h 5m longer, but you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	16h 20m	8:05 PM	Hamilton, ON	McMaster University	11:25 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$129	A Bus from FlixBus goes from McMaster University, Hamilton, ON (Canada) at 12/8/2025 8:05:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $129 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
FlixBus	11h 50m	12:35 AM	Hamilton, ON	McMaster University	11:25 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$130	A Bus from FlixBus goes from McMaster University, Hamilton, ON (Canada) at 12/8/2025 12:35:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
FlixBus	13h 10m	9:15 AM	Hamilton, ON	McMaster University	9:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$135	A Bus from FlixBus goes from McMaster University, Hamilton, ON (Canada) at 12/8/2025 9:15:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $135 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Hamilton, ON to Chicago via London, ON, you can save more than $67? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  14h 55m
  
  0
  
  3:40 PM
  
  Hamilton, ON
  McMaster University
  
  5:10 PM
  
  London, ON
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $15
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from McMaster University, Hamilton, ON (Canada) at 12/6/2025 3:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station, London, ON (Canada) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
- Busbud
  
  13h 15m
  
  0
  
  5:20 PM
  
  London, ON
  Central Bus Station
  
  5:35 AM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $48
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central Bus Station, London, ON (Canada) at 12/6/2025 5:20:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m
Travel time is 4h 5m longer, but you will save $67

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	14h 55m	3:40 PM	Hamilton, ON	McMaster University	5:35 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station		Economy	$133	A Bus from FlixBus goes from McMaster University, Hamilton, ON (Canada) at 12/10/2025 3:40:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $133 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m
	FlixBus	13h 10m	9:15 AM	Hamilton, ON	McMaster University	9:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station		Economy	$135	A Bus from FlixBus goes from McMaster University, Hamilton, ON (Canada) at 12/10/2025 9:15:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $135 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Hamilton, ON to Chicago via London, ON, you can save more than $71? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  14h 55m
  
  0
  
  3:40 PM
  
  Hamilton, ON
  McMaster University
  
  5:10 PM
  
  London, ON
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $15
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from McMaster University, Hamilton, ON (Canada) at 12/6/2025 3:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station, London, ON (Canada) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
- Busbud
  
  13h 15m
  
  0
  
  5:20 PM
  
  London, ON
  Central Bus Station
  
  5:35 AM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $48
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central Bus Station, London, ON (Canada) at 12/6/2025 5:20:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m
Travel time is 2h 45m longer, but you will save $71

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Hamilton, ON to Chicago is $70 on 12/6/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Hamilton, ON and Chicago

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 16 daily buses from Hamilton, ON to Chicago. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Hamilton, ON and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 6 buses from Hamilton, ON to Chicago, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Hamilton, ON and Chicago, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Hamilton, ON to Chicago

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 7 times every day by bus from Hamilton, ON to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Hamilton, ON to Chicago starting from $70!

Cheapest Bus	$70
Fastest Bus	10h 50m
Earliest Bus	12:35 AM
Latest Bus	3:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	406.8 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Hamilton, ON to Chicago

Every day, 7 buses from 1 bus companies leave Hamilton, ON for Chicago: 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

Saturday 12/06

$118

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$129

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$133

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Hamilton, ON to Chicago

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

With a price starting from $70, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Hamilton, ON to Chicago. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $133.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Hamilton, ON to Chicago, with $70. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $76.

How to save money travelling from Hamilton, ON 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 Hamilton, ON 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 Hamilton, ON 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 Hamilton, ON to Chicago are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Hamilton, ON and Chicago

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

GO Centre

Hunter St E 36

Confederation Walmart Platform 1 Bus Stop

Hamilton (King at Dundurn) Bus Station

Hamilton (King at Dundurn) Hamilton (King at Dundurn)

McMaster University

University Avenue

QUEENSTON opposite CLAPHAM Bus Station

QUEENSTON opposite CLAPHAM QUEENSTON opposite CLAPHAM

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Hamilton, ON to Chicago

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

FAQs about the Hamilton, ON to Chicago bus

How much does a Hamilton, ON Chicago bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $70 and takes 12h 50m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Hamilton, ON to Chicago?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $70 and $135. 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 Hamilton, ON to Chicago each day?

Every day, the Hamilton, ON to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Hamilton, ON to Chicago take?

The fastest bus from Hamilton, ON to Chicago is offered by FlixBus and takes 10h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $111. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Hamilton, ON to Chicago?

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from Hamilton, ON starts at 12:35 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 Hamilton, ON to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from Hamilton, ON for Chicago starts at 3:40 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 Hamilton, ON Chicago route?

When traveling by bus from Hamilton, ON to Chicago, passengers can travel with 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 Hamilton, ON and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Hamilton, ON 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: FlixBus.

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

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Hamilton, ON to Chicago

Economy

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

More bus routes to Hamilton, ON and to Chicago

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