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Compare all timetables for the bus from Ithaca, NY to Chicago

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Ithaca, NY to Chicago from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.
today
from $117
tomorrow
from $100
Tuesday
Wednesday
from $90
Thursday
from $101
Friday
Saturday
from $103

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    29h 15m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Ithaca, NY
    Downtown Ithaca
    2:15 PM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $117
  • FlixBus
    23h 30m
    0
    4:35 PM
    Ithaca, NY
    Downtown Ithaca
    4:05 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $150
  • FlixBus
    24h 25m
    0
    4:35 PM
    Ithaca, NY
    Downtown Ithaca
    5:00 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $165
  • FlixBus
    36h 40m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Ithaca, NY
    Downtown Ithaca
    7:55 AM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $180
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ithaca, NY to Chicago via Buffalo, NY, you can save more than $29? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • OurBus
      31h 5m
      0
      1:00 PM
      Ithaca, NY
      E Seneca Street
      4:40 PM
      Buffalo, NY
      Maple Road Gulf
      0
      OurBus
      First Class
      $29
      • Waiting Time 15h 15m
    • Busbud
      12h 10m
      0
      7:55 AM
      Buffalo, NY
      Central Bus Station
      8:05 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $59
    Travel time is 7h 35m longer, but you will save $29

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    25h 0m
    0
    4:35 PM
    Ithaca, NY
    Downtown Ithaca
    5:35 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $100
  • FlixBus
    36h 40m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Ithaca, NY
    Downtown Ithaca
    7:55 AM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $111
  • FlixBus
    29h 15m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Ithaca, NY
    Downtown Ithaca
    2:15 PM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $132
  • FlixBus
    24h 25m
    0
    4:35 PM
    Ithaca, NY
    Downtown Ithaca
    5:00 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $169
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ithaca, NY to Chicago via Buffalo, NY, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • OurBus
      31h 5m
      0
      1:00 PM
      Ithaca, NY
      E Seneca Street
      4:40 PM
      Buffalo, NY
      Maple Road Gulf
      0
      OurBus
      First Class
      $29
      • Waiting Time 15h 15m
    • Busbud
      12h 10m
      0
      7:55 AM
      Buffalo, NY
      Central Bus Station
      8:05 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $59
    Travel time is 6h 40m longer, but you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    23h 30m
    0
    4:35 PM
    Ithaca, NY
    Downtown Ithaca
    4:05 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $90
  • FlixBus
    23h 30m
    0
    4:35 PM
    Ithaca, NY
    Downtown Ithaca
    4:05 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $91
  • FlixBus
    29h 15m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Ithaca, NY
    Downtown Ithaca
    2:15 PM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $95
  • FlixBus
    36h 40m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Ithaca, NY
    Downtown Ithaca
    7:55 AM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $97
  • FlixBus
    29h 15m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Ithaca, NY
    Downtown Ithaca
    2:15 PM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $97

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    23h 30m
    0
    4:35 PM
    Ithaca, NY
    Downtown Ithaca
    4:05 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $101
  • FlixBus
    29h 15m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Ithaca, NY
    Downtown Ithaca
    2:15 PM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $116
  • FlixBus
    36h 40m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Ithaca, NY
    Downtown Ithaca
    7:55 AM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $151
  • FlixBus
    24h 25m
    0
    4:35 PM
    Ithaca, NY
    Downtown Ithaca
    5:00 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $173
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ithaca, NY to Chicago via Buffalo, NY, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      26h 0m
      0
      2:05 PM
      Ithaca, NY
      Downtown Ithaca
      5:50 PM
      Buffalo, NY
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $26
      • Waiting Time 2h 0m
    • Busbud
      20h 15m
      0
      7:50 PM
      Buffalo, NY
      Central Bus Station
      4:05 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $59
    Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    23h 30m
    0
    4:35 PM
    Ithaca, NY
    Downtown Ithaca
    4:05 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $103
  • FlixBus
    29h 15m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Ithaca, NY
    Downtown Ithaca
    2:15 PM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $114
  • FlixBus
    36h 40m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Ithaca, NY
    Downtown Ithaca
    7:55 AM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $129
  • FlixBus
    24h 25m
    0
    4:35 PM
    Ithaca, NY
    Downtown Ithaca
    5:00 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $166
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ithaca, NY to Chicago via Buffalo, NY, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      26h 0m
      0
      2:05 PM
      Ithaca, NY
      Downtown Ithaca
      5:50 PM
      Buffalo, NY
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $26
      • Waiting Time 2h 0m
    • Busbud
      20h 15m
      0
      7:50 PM
      Buffalo, NY
      Central Bus Station
      4:05 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $59
    Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save $18

Frequency of bus connections between Ithaca, NY and Chicago

See here how frequent the connections between Ithaca, NY and Chicago are, during different times and days of the week.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Ithaca, NY to Chicago. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Ithaca, NY and Chicago.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 12 buses from Ithaca, NY to Chicago, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Ithaca, NY and Chicago, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Ithaca, NY to Chicago

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 5 times every day by bus from Ithaca, NY to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Ithaca, NY to Chicago starting from $90!

Cheapest Bus $90
Fastest Bus 23h 30m
Earliest Bus 9:00 AM
Latest Bus 7:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes 5 Ø
Distance 571.5 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Ithaca, NY to Chicago

Every day, 5 buses from 1 bus companies leave Ithaca, NY for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/11/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/11
$117
Monday 05/12
$100
Tuesday 05/13
Wednesday 05/14
$91
Thursday 05/15
$173
Friday 05/16
Saturday 05/17
$166
Sunday 05/18
Monday 05/19
$166
Tuesday 05/20
Wednesday 05/21
Thursday 05/22
Friday 05/23
Saturday 05/24
Sunday 05/25
Monday 05/26
Tuesday 05/27
Wednesday 05/28
Thursday 05/29
Friday 05/30
Saturday 05/31
$109
Sunday 06/01
Monday 06/02
Tuesday 06/03
Wednesday 06/04
Thursday 06/05
Friday 06/06
Saturday 06/07

The cheapest time to travel from Ithaca, NY to Chicago

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Ithaca, NY to Chicago, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $90, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Ithaca, NY to Chicago. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $117.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Ithaca, NY to Chicago, with $90. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $97.

How to save money travelling from Ithaca, NY 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 Ithaca, NY 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 Ithaca, NY 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 Ithaca, NY to Chicago are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Ithaca, NY and Chicago

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Ithaca, NY to Chicago

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

FAQs about the Ithaca, NY to Chicago bus

How much does a Ithaca, NY Chicago bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $90 and takes 23h 30m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Ithaca, NY to Chicago?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $90 and $180. 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 Ithaca, NY to Chicago each day?

Every day, the Ithaca, NY to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Ithaca, NY to Chicago take?

The fastest bus from Ithaca, NY to Chicago is offered by FlixBus and takes 23h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $150. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Ithaca, NY to Chicago?

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from Ithaca, NY starts at 9:00 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 Ithaca, NY to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from Ithaca, NY for Chicago starts at 7:15 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 Ithaca, NY Chicago route?

When traveling by bus from Ithaca, NY 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 Ithaca, NY and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Ithaca, NY 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 Ithaca, NY 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 Ithaca, NY 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 Ithaca, NY 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 Ithaca, NY to Chicago on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Ithaca, NY to Chicago

Economy
Economy

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

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