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

$169

tomorrow

$168

Friday

$157

Saturday

$144

Sunday

$157

Monday

$143

Tuesday

$135

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	22h 15m	10:50 PM	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	8:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$169	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 $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 15m
FlixBus	25h 20m	7:45 PM	New York	Chinatown	8:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$169	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 12/24/2025 7:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 20m
FlixBus	26h 5m	7:00 PM	New York	11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop	8:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$169	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop, New York (USA) at 12/24/2025 7:00:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 5m
Greyhound US	25h 5m	8:00 PM	New York	G. Washington Bridge Bus Station	8:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$172	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 12/24/2025 8:00:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $172 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 5m
FlixBus	21h 10m	10:00 AM	New York	Chinatown	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$183	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 $183 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from New York to Chicago via Newark, you can save more than $29? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  25h 5m
  
  0
  
  8:00 PM
  
  New York
  31st & 8th Ave
  
  8:40 PM
  
  Newark
  Penn Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 12/25/2025 8:00:00 PM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 8:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
- Busbud
  
  21h 30m
  
  0
  
  11:35 PM
  
  Newark
  Penn Station
  
  8:05 PM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $134
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 12/25/2025 11:35:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $134 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m
Travel time is 4h 55m longer, but you will save $29

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	25h 10m	10:50 PM	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	11:00 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$168	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 12/25/2025 10:50:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $168 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 10m
Greyhound US	28h 0m	8:00 PM	New York	G. Washington Bridge Bus Station	11:00 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$168	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 12/25/2025 8:00:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $168 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 0m
FlixBus	24h 1m	11:59 PM	New York	31st & 8th Ave	11:00 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$171	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 12/25/2025 11:59:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $171 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 1m
FlixBus	21h 10m	10:00 AM	New York	Chinatown	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$173	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 12/25/2025 10:00:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $173 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	$173	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 12/25/2025 10:45:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $173 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from New York to Chicago via Newark, you can save more than $28? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  25h 5m
  
  0
  
  8:00 PM
  
  New York
  31st & 8th Ave
  
  8:40 PM
  
  Newark
  Penn Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 12/25/2025 8:00:00 PM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 8:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
- Busbud
  
  21h 30m
  
  0
  
  11:35 PM
  
  Newark
  Penn Station
  
  8:05 PM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $134
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 12/25/2025 11:35:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $134 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m
Travel time is 5h 40m longer, but you will save $28

Cheapest bus trips Friday
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	$157	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 12/26/2025 10:00:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/27/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $157 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	$157	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 12/26/2025 10:45:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/27/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $157 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	$164	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 12/26/2025 10:00:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/27/2025 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $164 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 40m
Greyhound US	19h 20m	3:40 PM	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	10:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$170	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 12/26/2025 3:40:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/27/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $170 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 20m
Greyhound US	21h 25m	1:35 PM	New York	G. Washington Bridge Bus Station	10:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$171	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 12/26/2025 1:35:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/27/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $171 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from New York to Chicago via Newark, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  25h 5m
  
  0
  
  8:00 PM
  
  New York
  31st & 8th Ave
  
  8:40 PM
  
  Newark
  Penn Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 12/25/2025 8:00:00 PM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 8:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
- Busbud
  
  21h 30m
  
  0
  
  11:35 PM
  
  Newark
  Penn Station
  
  8:05 PM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $134
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 12/25/2025 11:35:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $134 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m
Travel time is 6h 45m longer, but you will save $17

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	$144	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 12/27/2025 10:00:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/28/2025 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 12/27/2025 10:45:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/28/2025 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	$155	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 12/27/2025 10:00:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/28/2025 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $155 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 40m
Greyhound US	20h 45m	9:55 AM	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	5:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$162	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 12/27/2025 9:55:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/28/2025 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 45m
Greyhound US	22h 45m	3:40 PM	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	1:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$167	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 12/27/2025 3:40:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/28/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $167 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 45m

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	$157	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 12/28/2025 10:00:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/29/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $157 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	$157	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 12/28/2025 10:45:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/29/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $157 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 12/28/2025 10:00:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/29/2025 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $170 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 40m
Greyhound US	22h 15m	10:50 PM	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	8:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$171	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 12/28/2025 10:50:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/29/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $171 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 15m
Greyhound US	25h 5m	8:00 PM	New York	G. Washington Bridge Bus Station	8:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$172	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 12/28/2025 8:00:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/29/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $172 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from New York to Chicago via Newark, you can save more than $38? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  24h 35m
  
  0
  
  10:50 PM
  
  New York
  Port Authority Bus Terminal
  
  11:25 PM
  
  Newark
  Penn Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 12/29/2025 10:50:00 PM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 12/29/2025 11:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
- Busbud
  
  23h 50m
  
  0
  
  11:35 PM
  
  Newark
  Penn Station
  
  10:25 PM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $110
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 12/29/2025 11:35:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/30/2025 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 50m
Travel time is 5h 10m longer, but you will save $38

Cheapest bus trips Monday
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	$143	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 12/29/2025 10:00:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/30/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $143 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	$143	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 12/29/2025 10:45:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/30/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $143 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 25m
Greyhound US	21h 0m	10:10 AM	New York	G. Washington Bridge Bus Station	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$151	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 12/29/2025 10:10:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/30/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $151 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 0m
Greyhound US	22h 15m	10:50 PM	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	8:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$152	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 12/29/2025 10:50:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/30/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 15m
Greyhound US	25h 5m	8:00 PM	New York	G. Washington Bridge Bus Station	8:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$153	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 12/29/2025 8:00:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/30/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $153 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from New York to Chicago via Newark, you can save more than $24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  24h 35m
  
  0
  
  10:50 PM
  
  New York
  Port Authority Bus Terminal
  
  11:25 PM
  
  Newark
  Penn Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 12/29/2025 10:50:00 PM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 12/29/2025 11:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
- Busbud
  
  23h 50m
  
  0
  
  11:35 PM
  
  Newark
  Penn Station
  
  10:25 PM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $110
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 12/29/2025 11:35:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/30/2025 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 50m
Travel time is 5h 10m longer, but you will save $24

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
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	$135	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 12/30/2025 10:00:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/31/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $135 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	$135	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 12/30/2025 10:45:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/31/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $135 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	$146	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 12/30/2025 10:00:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/31/2025 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $146 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 40m
Greyhound US	25h 10m	10:50 PM	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	11:00 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$151	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 12/30/2025 10:50:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/31/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $151 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 10m
Greyhound US	28h 0m	8:00 PM	New York	G. Washington Bridge Bus Station	11:00 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$152	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 12/30/2025 8:00:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/31/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from New York to Chicago via Newark, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  24h 35m
  
  0
  
  10:50 PM
  
  New York
  Port Authority Bus Terminal
  
  11:25 PM
  
  Newark
  Penn Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 12/29/2025 10:50:00 PM to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 12/29/2025 11:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
- Busbud
  
  23h 50m
  
  0
  
  11:35 PM
  
  Newark
  Penn Station
  
  10:25 PM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $110
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 12/29/2025 11:35:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/30/2025 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 50m
Travel time is 5h 10m longer, but you will save $16

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from New York to Chicago is $91 on 1/14/2026. 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.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 96 daily buses from New York to Chicago. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 92 daily coaches between New York and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 238 buses from New York to Chicago, while Night sees the fewest connections between New York and Chicago, with 50 offers.

Facts about the bus from New York to Chicago

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 95 times every day by bus from New York to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from New York to Chicago starting from $91!

Cheapest Bus	$91
Fastest Bus	18h 20m
Earliest Bus	1:35 AM
Latest Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes	95 Ø
Distance	711.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from New York to Chicago

Every day, 95 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 12/24/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

$196

Thursday 12/25

$168

Friday 12/26

$157

Saturday 12/27

$144

Sunday 12/28

$174

Monday 12/29

$143

Tuesday 12/30

$135

Wednesday 12/31

$135

Thursday 01/01

$139

Friday 01/02

$165

Saturday 01/03

$147

Sunday 01/04

$167

Monday 01/05

$144

Tuesday 01/06

$136

Wednesday 01/07

$109

Thursday 01/08

$112

Friday 01/09

$127

Saturday 01/10

$119

Sunday 01/11

$123

Monday 01/12

$105

Tuesday 01/13

$114

Wednesday 01/14

$91

Thursday 01/15

$96

Friday 01/16

$100

Saturday 01/17

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 $91, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from New York to Chicago. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $114.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from New York to Chicago, with $91. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $151.

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	$151
Fastest Bus	18h 20m
Earliest Bus	1:35 AM
Last Bus	10:50 PM
Daily Connections	36 Ø
Found on	12/24/2025

FlixBus from New York to Chicago

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

Cheapest Price	$135
Fastest Bus	18h 55m
Earliest Bus	10:00 AM
Last Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Connections	59 Ø
Found on	12/24/2025

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 $91 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 $91 and $316. 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 95 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 $245. 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 1:35 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 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 95 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 95 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!