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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 Greyhound US, FlixBus or New York Trailways for the next days.
today
from £122
tomorrow
from £130
Saturday
from £136
Sunday
from £131
Monday
from £126
Tuesday
from £141
Wednesday
from £134

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    20h 55m
    0
    02:45
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    23:40
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £122
  • Greyhound US
    20h 55m
    0
    02:45
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    23:40
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £122
  • FlixBus
    33h 5m
    0
    11:00
    New York
    Chrystie St
    20:05
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £122
  • FlixBus
    26h 20m
    0
    17:45
    New York
    Chinatown
    20:05
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £122
  • New York Trailways
    32h 35m
    0
    05:15
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    13:50
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    New York Trailways
    Economy
    £250
  • Did you know that if you travel from New York to Chicago via Pittsburgh, you can save more than £29? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      22h 35m
      0
      15:20
      New York
      Port Authority Bus Terminal
      23:55
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £43
    • Waiting Time 1h 20m
    • Busbud
      12h 40m
      0
      01:15
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      13:55
      Chicago
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £51
    Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save £29

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    21h 15m
    0
    22:50
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    20:05
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £130
  • Greyhound US
    23h 35m
    0
    22:50
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    22:25
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £145
  • Greyhound US
    20h 55m
    0
    02:45
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    23:40
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £151
  • FlixBus
    22h 5m
    0
    22:00
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    20:05
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £152
  • FlixBus
    26h 20m
    0
    17:45
    New York
    Chinatown
    20:05
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £153
  • Did you know that if you travel from New York to Chicago via Pittsburgh, you can save more than £37? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      22h 35m
      0
      15:20
      New York
      Port Authority Bus Terminal
      23:55
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £43
    • Waiting Time 1h 20m
    • Busbud
      12h 40m
      0
      01:15
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      13:55
      Chicago
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £51
    Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save £37

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    24h 5m
    0
    20:00
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    20:05
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £136
  • Greyhound US
    21h 15m
    0
    22:50
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    20:05
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £136
  • FlixBus
    26h 20m
    0
    17:45
    New York
    Chinatown
    20:05
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £138
  • Greyhound US
    24h 5m
    0
    20:00
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    20:05
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £139
  • FlixBus
    33h 5m
    0
    11:00
    New York
    Chrystie St
    20:05
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £139
  • Did you know that if you travel from New York to Chicago via Pittsburgh, you can save more than £43? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      22h 35m
      0
      15:20
      New York
      Port Authority Bus Terminal
      23:55
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £43
    • Waiting Time 1h 20m
    • Busbud
      12h 40m
      0
      01:15
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      13:55
      Chicago
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £51
    Travel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save £43

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    20h 55m
    0
    02:45
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    23:40
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £131
  • Greyhound US
    21h 15m
    0
    22:50
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    20:05
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £132
  • Greyhound US
    20h 55m
    0
    02:45
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    23:40
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £134
  • FlixBus
    33h 5m
    0
    11:00
    New York
    Chrystie St
    20:05
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £135
  • FlixBus
    22h 5m
    0
    22:00
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    20:05
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £135
  • Did you know that if you travel from New York to Chicago via Pittsburgh, you can save more than £38? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      22h 35m
      0
      15:20
      New York
      Port Authority Bus Terminal
      23:55
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £43
    • Waiting Time 1h 20m
    • Busbud
      12h 40m
      0
      01:15
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      13:55
      Chicago
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £51
    Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save £38

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    21h 15m
    0
    22:50
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    20:05
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £126
  • Greyhound US
    21h 15m
    0
    22:50
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    20:05
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £126
  • FlixBus
    26h 40m
    0
    21:00
    New York
    Chinatown
    23:40
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £126
  • FlixBus
    22h 5m
    0
    22:00
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    20:05
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £126
  • Greyhound US
    24h 5m
    0
    20:00
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    20:05
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £128
  • Did you know that if you travel from New York to Chicago via Pittsburgh, you can save more than £33? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      22h 35m
      0
      15:20
      New York
      Port Authority Bus Terminal
      23:55
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £43
    • Waiting Time 1h 20m
    • Busbud
      12h 40m
      0
      01:15
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      13:55
      Chicago
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £51
    Travel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save £33

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    20h 55m
    0
    02:45
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    23:40
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £141
  • Greyhound US
    21h 15m
    0
    22:50
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    20:05
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £164
  • Greyhound US
    21h 15m
    0
    22:50
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    20:05
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £165
  • FlixBus
    35h 5m
    0
    21:00
    New York
    Chinatown
    08:05
    Chicago
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £218
  • FlixBus
    23h 50m
    0
    20:15
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    20:05
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £220
  • Did you know that if you travel from New York to Chicago via Pittsburgh, you can save more than £48? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      22h 35m
      0
      15:20
      New York
      Port Authority Bus Terminal
      23:55
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £43
    • Waiting Time 1h 20m
    • Busbud
      12h 40m
      0
      01:15
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      13:55
      Chicago
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £51
    Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save £48

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    34h 40m
    0
    13:00
    New York
    Chrystie St
    23:40
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £134
  • FlixBus
    23h 41m
    0
    23:59
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    23:40
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £136
  • Greyhound US
    21h 15m
    0
    22:50
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    20:05
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £146
  • Greyhound US
    21h 15m
    0
    22:50
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    20:05
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £146
  • FlixBus
    26h 20m
    0
    17:45
    New York
    Chinatown
    20:05
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £146
  • Did you know that if you travel from New York to Chicago via Pittsburgh, you can save more than £41? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      22h 35m
      0
      15:20
      New York
      Port Authority Bus Terminal
      23:55
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £43
    • Waiting Time 1h 20m
    • Busbud
      12h 40m
      0
      01:15
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      13:55
      Chicago
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £51
    Travel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save £41

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.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 44 daily coaches from New York to Chicago. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 42 daily coaches between New York and Chicago.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 140 coaches from New York to Chicago, while Night sees the fewest connections between New York and Chicago, with 30 offers.

Facts about coaches from New York to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US, FlixBus and New York Trailways that travel 41 times every day by bus from New York to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from New York to Chicago starting from £94!

Cheapest Bus £94
Fastest Bus 20h 55m
Earliest Coach 01:35
Latest Coach 23:59
Daily Bus Connections 41 Ø
Distance 1,144.6 km
Coach Companies Greyhound US, FlixBus and New York Trailways

Cheapest coach connections from New York to Chicago

Every day, 41 buses from 3 coach 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 21/11/2024 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 18/11
Tuesday 19/11
Wednesday 20/11
Thursday 21/11
£122
Friday 22/11
£130
Saturday 23/11
£136
Sunday 24/11
£131
Monday 25/11
£126
Tuesday 26/11
£141
Wednesday 27/11
£134
Thursday 28/11
£94
Friday 29/11
£115
Saturday 30/11
£192
Sunday 01/12
£183
Monday 02/12
£122
Tuesday 03/12
£98
Wednesday 04/12
£89
Thursday 05/12
£87
Friday 06/12
£86
Saturday 07/12
£95
Sunday 08/12
£84
Monday 09/12
£88
Tuesday 10/12
£86
Wednesday 11/12
£79
Thursday 12/12
£77
Friday 13/12
£120
Saturday 14/12
£135
Sunday 15/12

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 £122, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from New York to Chicago. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £141.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from New York to Chicago, with £122. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £123.

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 coaches 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.

All bus stations and stops in New York and Chicago

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in New York and Chicago.

Service and Comfort on the bus from New York to Chicago

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches 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 coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the New York - Chicago bus trip is available from £94 and takes 21h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection New York to Chicago is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £94 to £392. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the New York - Chicago route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from New York to Chicago is offered by roughly 41 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest coach from New York to Chicago is provided by Greyhound US and takes 20h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £122. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Chicago departs from New York at 01:35. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from New York to Chicago?

The latest bus to Chicago departs from New York at 23:59. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the New York - Chicago route?

Passengers looking to travel from New York to Chicago can travel with Greyhound US, FlixBus and New York Trailways. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best 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: Greyhound US, FlixBus and New York Trailways.

What can I take with me on the bus to Chicago from New York?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the New York Chicago bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach 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 travelling 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.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route New York to Chicago

Economy
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!

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