Bus New York to Chicago: Compare prices and save money

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

today

$171

tomorrow

$162

Saturday

$171

Sunday

$177

Monday

$163

Tuesday

$172

Wednesday

$144

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	21h 10m	10:00 AM	New York	Chinatown	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$171	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 12/18/2025 10:00:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $171 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 10m
FlixBus	20h 25m	10:45 AM	New York	31st & 8th Ave	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$171	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 12/18/2025 10:45:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $171 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 25m
FlixBus	20h 40m	10:00 AM	New York	Chinatown	5:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$179	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 12/18/2025 10:00:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $179 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 40m
Greyhound US	25h 5m	8:00 PM	New York	G. Washington Bridge Bus Station	8:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$185	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 12/18/2025 8:00:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $185 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 5m
Greyhound US	22h 15m	10:50 PM	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	8:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$214	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 12/18/2025 10:50:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $214 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	21h 10m	10:00 AM	New York	Chinatown	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$162	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 12/19/2025 10:00:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 10m
FlixBus	20h 25m	10:45 AM	New York	31st & 8th Ave	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$162	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 12/19/2025 10:45:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 25m
FlixBus	20h 40m	10:00 AM	New York	Chinatown	5:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$170	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 12/19/2025 10:00:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $170 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 40m
Greyhound US	28h 0m	8:00 PM	New York	G. Washington Bridge Bus Station	11:00 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$226	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 12/19/2025 8:00:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $226 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 0m
Greyhound US	24h 50m	5:50 AM	New York	G. Washington Bridge Bus Station	5:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$228	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 12/19/2025 5:50:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $228 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from New York to Chicago via Allentown, PA, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  20h 50m
  
  0
  
  9:50 AM
  
  New York
  31st & 8th Ave
  
  12:15 PM
  
  Allentown, PA
  Bus Terminal
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $33
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 12/21/2025 9:50:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Allentown, PA (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
- FlixBus
  
  17h 35m
  
  0
  
  1:05 PM
  
  Allentown, PA
  Bus Terminal
  
  5:40 AM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $113
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Terminal, Allentown, PA (USA) at 12/21/2025 1:05:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 35m
Travel time is 1h 25m longer, but you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	21h 10m	10:00 AM	New York	Chinatown	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$171	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 12/20/2025 10:00:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $171 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 10m
FlixBus	20h 25m	10:45 AM	New York	31st & 8th Ave	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$171	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 12/20/2025 10:45:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $171 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 25m
FlixBus	20h 40m	10:00 AM	New York	Chinatown	5:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$185	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 12/20/2025 10:00:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $185 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 40m
Greyhound US	24h 50m	1:35 PM	New York	G. Washington Bridge Bus Station	1:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$206	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 12/20/2025 1:35:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $206 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 50m
Greyhound US	22h 45m	3:40 PM	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	1:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$208	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 12/20/2025 3:40:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $208 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from New York to Chicago via Allentown, PA, you can save more than $25? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  20h 50m
  
  0
  
  9:50 AM
  
  New York
  31st & 8th Ave
  
  12:15 PM
  
  Allentown, PA
  Bus Terminal
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $33
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 12/21/2025 9:50:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Allentown, PA (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
- FlixBus
  
  17h 35m
  
  0
  
  1:05 PM
  
  Allentown, PA
  Bus Terminal
  
  5:40 AM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $113
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Terminal, Allentown, PA (USA) at 12/21/2025 1:05:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 35m
Travel time is 1h 25m longer, but you will save $25

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	21h 10m	10:00 AM	New York	Chinatown	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$177	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 12/21/2025 10:00:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $177 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 10m
FlixBus	20h 25m	10:45 AM	New York	31st & 8th Ave	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$177	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 12/21/2025 10:45:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $177 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 25m
FlixBus	20h 40m	10:00 AM	New York	Chinatown	5:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$185	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 12/21/2025 10:00:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $185 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 40m
Greyhound US	21h 25m	1:35 PM	New York	G. Washington Bridge Bus Station	10:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$197	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 12/21/2025 1:35:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $197 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m
Greyhound US	19h 20m	3:40 PM	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	10:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$198	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 12/21/2025 3:40:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $198 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from New York to Chicago via Allentown, PA, you can save more than $31? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  20h 50m
  
  0
  
  9:50 AM
  
  New York
  31st & 8th Ave
  
  12:15 PM
  
  Allentown, PA
  Bus Terminal
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $33
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 12/21/2025 9:50:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Allentown, PA (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
- FlixBus
  
  17h 35m
  
  0
  
  1:05 PM
  
  Allentown, PA
  Bus Terminal
  
  5:40 AM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $113
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Terminal, Allentown, PA (USA) at 12/21/2025 1:05:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 35m
Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save $31

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	23h 5m	10:00 PM	New York	31st & 8th Ave	8:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$163	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 12/22/2025 10:00:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $163 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 5m
FlixBus	25h 30m	7:30 AM	New York	Chinatown	8:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$191	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 12/22/2025 7:30:00 AM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $191 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 30m
FlixBus	35h 45m	9:15 PM	New York	Chinatown	8:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$193	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 12/22/2025 9:15:00 PM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $193 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 45m
Greyhound US	21h 15m	9:55 AM	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$195	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 12/22/2025 9:55:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $195 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 15m
Greyhound US	37h 0m	8:00 PM	New York	G. Washington Bridge Bus Station	8:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$197	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 12/22/2025 8:00:00 PM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $197 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from New York to Chicago via Allentown, PA, you can save more than $38? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  20h 50m
  
  0
  
  9:50 AM
  
  New York
  31st & 8th Ave
  
  12:15 PM
  
  Allentown, PA
  Transportation Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $27
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 12/24/2025 9:50:00 AM to Transportation Center, Allentown, PA (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
- FlixBus
  
  17h 35m
  
  0
  
  1:05 PM
  
  Allentown, PA
  Bus Terminal
  
  5:40 AM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $98
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Terminal, Allentown, PA (USA) at 12/24/2025 1:05:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 35m
Travel time is 0h 35m longer, but you will save $38

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	25h 20m	7:45 PM	New York	Chinatown	8:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$172	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 12/23/2025 7:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $172 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 20m
FlixBus	23h 5m	10:00 PM	New York	31st & 8th Ave	8:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$178	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 12/23/2025 10:00:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $178 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 5m
FlixBus	25h 30m	7:30 AM	New York	Chinatown	8:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$180	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 12/23/2025 7:30:00 AM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $180 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 30m
Greyhound US	27h 10m	5:50 AM	New York	G. Washington Bridge Bus Station	8:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$192	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 12/23/2025 5:50:00 AM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $192 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 10m
Greyhound US	25h 20m	5:50 AM	New York	G. Washington Bridge Bus Station	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$208	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 12/23/2025 5:50:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $208 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from New York to Chicago via Allentown, PA, you can save more than $47? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  20h 50m
  
  0
  
  9:50 AM
  
  New York
  31st & 8th Ave
  
  12:15 PM
  
  Allentown, PA
  Transportation Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $27
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 12/24/2025 9:50:00 AM to Transportation Center, Allentown, PA (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
- FlixBus
  
  17h 35m
  
  0
  
  1:05 PM
  
  Allentown, PA
  Bus Terminal
  
  5:40 AM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $98
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Terminal, Allentown, PA (USA) at 12/24/2025 1:05:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 35m
Travel Time is 1h 15m shorter, and you will save $47

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	21h 10m	10:00 AM	New York	Chinatown	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$144	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 12/24/2025 10:00:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 10m
FlixBus	20h 25m	10:45 AM	New York	31st & 8th Ave	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$144	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 12/24/2025 10:45:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 25m
FlixBus	20h 40m	10:00 AM	New York	Chinatown	5:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$160	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 12/24/2025 10:00:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $160 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 40m
Greyhound US	28h 0m	8:00 PM	New York	G. Washington Bridge Bus Station	11:00 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$167	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 12/24/2025 8:00:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $167 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 0m
Greyhound US	22h 15m	10:50 PM	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	8:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$175	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 12/24/2025 10:50:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $175 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from New York to Chicago via Allentown, PA, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  20h 50m
  
  0
  
  9:50 AM
  
  New York
  31st & 8th Ave
  
  12:15 PM
  
  Allentown, PA
  Transportation Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $27
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 12/24/2025 9:50:00 AM to Transportation Center, Allentown, PA (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
- FlixBus
  
  17h 35m
  
  0
  
  1:05 PM
  
  Allentown, PA
  Bus Terminal
  
  5:40 AM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $98
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Terminal, Allentown, PA (USA) at 12/24/2025 1:05:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 35m
Travel time is 1h 25m longer, but you will save $19

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from New York to Chicago is $107 on 1/8/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between New York and Chicago

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 96 daily buses from New York to Chicago. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 74 daily coaches between New York and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 260 buses from New York to Chicago, while Night sees the fewest connections between New York and Chicago, with 42 offers.

Facts about the bus from New York to Chicago

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 91 times every day by bus from New York to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from New York to Chicago starting from $107!

Cheapest Bus	$107
Fastest Bus	18h 20m
Earliest Bus	9:55 AM
Latest Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes	91 Ø
Distance	711.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from New York to Chicago

Every day, 91 buses from 2 bus companies leave New York for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/18/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

$173

Friday 12/19

$162

Saturday 12/20

$171

Sunday 12/21

$177

Monday 12/22

$163

Tuesday 12/23

$177

Wednesday 12/24

$179

Thursday 12/25

$136

Friday 12/26

$157

Saturday 12/27

$139

Sunday 12/28

$157

Monday 12/29

$141

Tuesday 12/30

$139

Wednesday 12/31

$131

Thursday 01/01

$157

Friday 01/02

$139

Saturday 01/03

$131

Sunday 01/04

$150

Monday 01/05

$136

Tuesday 01/06

$125

Wednesday 01/07

$120

Thursday 01/08

$107

Friday 01/09

$125

Saturday 01/10

The cheapest time to travel from New York to Chicago

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

With a price starting from $104, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from New York to Chicago. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $125.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from New York to Chicago, with $104. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $181.

How to save money travelling from New York 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 New York 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 New York 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 New York to Chicago are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from New York to Chicago

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

Greyhound US from New York to Chicago

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

Cheapest Price	$167
Fastest Bus	18h 20m
Earliest Bus	9:55 AM
Last Bus	10:50 PM
Daily Connections	34 Ø
Found on	12/18/2025

FlixBus from New York to Chicago

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

Cheapest Price	$144
Fastest Bus	18h 55m
Earliest Bus	10:00 AM
Last Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Connections	56 Ø
Found on	12/18/2025

All bus stations and stops in New York and Chicago

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

Port Authority Bus Terminal

8th Ave 641

31st & 8th Ave

31st St & 8th Ave

West 34th Street

West 34th Street 650

Chinatown

Allen St 28

East Broadway

East Broadway 120

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

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 New York to Chicago? Compare all modes of transports from New York to Chicago.

Service and Comfort on the bus from New York to Chicago

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

FAQs about the New York to Chicago bus

How much does a New York Chicago bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $107 and takes 20h 10m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $107 and $384. 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 New York to Chicago each day?

Every day, the New York to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 91 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from New York to Chicago is offered by Greyhound US and takes 18h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $251. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from New York starts at 9:55 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 New York to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from New York for Chicago starts at 11:59 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 New York Chicago route?

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

You can check all the direct connections between New York 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 and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the New York 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 New York 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 New York 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 New York to Chicago on your planned travel date.

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

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 91 daily trips between New York and Chicago. 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 New York to Chicago?

Prices and availability for 91 trips between New York and Chicago 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 New York to Chicago

Economy

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

More bus routes to New York and to Chicago

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