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What is the best way to travel from New York to Chicago?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses and Flights for the journey to Chicago from New York. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Flight is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
21h 55m
£99
£114
59
Flight
2h 40m
£41
£127
74

What is the cheapest way to reach Chicago from New York?

You can get to Chicago with just £41 by taking a Flight from Spirit Airlines, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
from £45
tomorrow
from £99
Friday
from £106
Saturday
from £106
Sunday
from £106
Monday
from £99
Tuesday
from £41

    Cheapest Flights today

  • Frontier Airlines
    28h 45m
    0
    07:59
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport - Terminal 7
    11:44
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £45
  • Spirit Airlines
    13h 14m
    0
    07:59
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    20:13
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £99
  • Frontier Airlines
    27h 48m
    0
    11:02
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport - Terminal 7
    13:50
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £179
  • United Airlines
    2h 42m
    0
    06:00
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    07:42
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £194
  • Skyscanner
    2h 49m
    0
    11:20
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    13:09
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £194
  • Frontier Airlines
    7h 57m
    0
    11:00
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport - Terminal 7
    17:57
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £227
  • Cheapest Buses today

  • FlixBus
    27h 40m
    0
    21:00
    New York
    Chinatown
    23:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £100
  • FlixBus
    38h 50m
    0
    21:00
    New York
    Chinatown
    10:50
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £102
  • Greyhound US
    22h 15m
    0
    22:50
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    20:05
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £107
  • Greyhound US
    25h 5m
    0
    20:00
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    20:05
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £108
  • New York Trailways
    33h 20m
    0
    05:15
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    13:35
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    New York Trailways
    Economy
    £262

    Cheapest Buses tomorrow

  • Greyhound US
    21h 55m
    0
    02:45
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    23:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £99
  • Greyhound US
    22h 15m
    0
    22:50
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    20:05
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £100
  • FlixBus
    37h 5m
    0
    08:00
    New York
    Chrystie St
    20:05
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £100
  • FlixBus
    27h 40m
    0
    21:00
    New York
    Chinatown
    23:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £100

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Greyhound US
    22h 15m
    0
    22:50
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    20:05
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £106
  • FlixBus
    27h 40m
    0
    21:00
    New York
    Chinatown
    23:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £106
  • FlixBus
    23h 5m
    0
    22:00
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    20:05
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £106
  • FlixBus
    36h 5m
    0
    21:00
    New York
    Chinatown
    08:05
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £107
  • Greyhound US
    35h 10m
    0
    21:55
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    08:05
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £108

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Greyhound US
    22h 15m
    0
    22:50
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    20:05
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £106
  • FlixBus
    27h 20m
    0
    17:45
    New York
    Chinatown
    20:05
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £107
  • FlixBus
    23h 5m
    0
    22:00
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    20:05
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £107
  • New York Trailways
    33h 20m
    0
    05:15
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    13:35
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    New York Trailways
    Economy
    £259

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Greyhound US
    21h 55m
    0
    02:45
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    23:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £106
  • FlixBus
    34h 5m
    0
    11:00
    New York
    Chrystie St
    20:05
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £106
  • Greyhound US
    24h 35m
    0
    22:50
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    22:25
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £107
  • FlixBus
    25h 25m
    0
    22:00
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    22:25
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £108
  • FlixBus
    29h 40m
    0
    17:45
    New York
    Chinatown
    22:25
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £109

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    27h 40m
    0
    21:00
    New York
    Chinatown
    23:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £99
  • Greyhound US
    22h 15m
    0
    22:50
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    20:05
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £100
  • FlixBus
    28h 5m
    0
    17:00
    New York
    Chinatown
    20:05
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £100

    Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Spirit Airlines
    2h 40m
    0
    10:59
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    12:39
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £41
  • United Airlines
    2h 42m
    0
    06:00
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    07:42
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £60
  • Skyscanner
    2h 49m
    0
    11:20
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    13:09
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £60
  • Delta Air Lines
    2h 48m
    0
    07:30
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    09:18
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Delta Air Lines
    Economy
    from £72
  • JetBlue Airways
    4h 59m
    0
    14:00
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport - Terminal 7
    17:59
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from £81
  • Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Greyhound US
    21h 55m
    0
    02:45
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    23:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £99
  • FlixBus
    27h 40m
    0
    21:00
    New York
    Chinatown
    23:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £99
  • Greyhound US
    22h 15m
    0
    22:50
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    20:05
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £100
  • FlixBus
    37h 5m
    0
    08:00
    New York
    Chrystie St
    20:05
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £100

What are the fastest trips from New York to Chicago?

You can get to Chicago from New York in just 2h 40m with a Flight from Spirit Airlines. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

today
from 2h 42m
tomorrow
from 21h 55m
Friday
from 22h 15m
Saturday
from 22h 15m
Sunday
from 21h 55m
Monday
from 22h 15m
Tuesday
from 2h 40m

    Fastest Flights today

  • United Airlines
    2h 42m
    0
    06:00
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    07:42
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £194
  • Skyscanner
    2h 49m
    0
    11:20
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    13:09
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £194
  • Frontier Airlines
    7h 57m
    0
    11:00
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport - Terminal 7
    17:57
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £227
  • JetBlue Airways
    8h 4m
    0
    10:55
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    17:59
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from £277
  • Spirit Airlines
    13h 14m
    0
    07:59
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    20:13
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £99
  • Frontier Airlines
    27h 48m
    0
    11:02
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport - Terminal 7
    13:50
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £179
  • Fastest Buses today

  • Greyhound US
    22h 15m
    0
    22:50
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    20:05
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £107
  • Greyhound US
    25h 5m
    0
    20:00
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    20:05
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £108
  • FlixBus
    27h 40m
    0
    21:00
    New York
    Chinatown
    23:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £100
  • New York Trailways
    33h 20m
    0
    05:15
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    13:35
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    New York Trailways
    Economy
    £262
  • FlixBus
    38h 50m
    0
    21:00
    New York
    Chinatown
    10:50
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £102

    Fastest Buses tomorrow

  • Greyhound US
    21h 55m
    0
    02:45
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    23:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £99
  • Greyhound US
    22h 15m
    0
    22:50
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    20:05
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £100
  • FlixBus
    27h 40m
    0
    21:00
    New York
    Chinatown
    23:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £100
  • FlixBus
    37h 5m
    0
    08:00
    New York
    Chrystie St
    20:05
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £100

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • Greyhound US
    22h 15m
    0
    22:50
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    20:05
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £106
  • FlixBus
    23h 5m
    0
    22:00
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    20:05
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £106
  • FlixBus
    27h 40m
    0
    21:00
    New York
    Chinatown
    23:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £106
  • Greyhound US
    35h 10m
    0
    21:55
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    08:05
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £108
  • FlixBus
    36h 5m
    0
    21:00
    New York
    Chinatown
    08:05
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £107

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Greyhound US
    22h 15m
    0
    22:50
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    20:05
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £106
  • FlixBus
    23h 5m
    0
    22:00
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    20:05
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £107
  • FlixBus
    27h 20m
    0
    17:45
    New York
    Chinatown
    20:05
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £107
  • New York Trailways
    33h 20m
    0
    05:15
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    13:35
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    New York Trailways
    Economy
    £259

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Greyhound US
    21h 55m
    0
    02:45
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    23:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £106
  • Greyhound US
    24h 35m
    0
    22:50
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    22:25
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £107
  • FlixBus
    25h 25m
    0
    22:00
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    22:25
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £108
  • FlixBus
    29h 40m
    0
    17:45
    New York
    Chinatown
    22:25
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £109
  • FlixBus
    34h 5m
    0
    11:00
    New York
    Chrystie St
    20:05
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £106

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • Greyhound US
    22h 15m
    0
    22:50
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    20:05
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £100
  • FlixBus
    27h 40m
    0
    21:00
    New York
    Chinatown
    23:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £99
  • FlixBus
    28h 5m
    0
    17:00
    New York
    Chinatown
    20:05
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £100

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Spirit Airlines
    2h 40m
    0
    10:59
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    12:39
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £41
  • United Airlines
    2h 42m
    0
    06:00
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    07:42
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £60
  • Delta Air Lines
    2h 48m
    0
    07:30
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    09:18
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Delta Air Lines
    Economy
    from £72
  • Skyscanner
    2h 49m
    0
    11:20
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    13:09
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £60
  • JetBlue Airways
    4h 59m
    0
    14:00
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport - Terminal 7
    17:59
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from £81
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Greyhound US
    21h 55m
    0
    02:45
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    23:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £99
  • Greyhound US
    22h 15m
    0
    22:50
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    20:05
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £100
  • FlixBus
    27h 40m
    0
    21:00
    New York
    Chinatown
    23:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £99
  • FlixBus
    37h 5m
    0
    08:00
    New York
    Chrystie St
    20:05
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £100
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from New York to Chicago

What are the most popular stations in New York and Chicago?

In New York, you will usually depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal, Grand Central Terminal or West 34th Street, while in Chicago you will be arriving at Union Station, 95th Red Line Station or Cumberland CTA, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Chicago from New York? With 6 connections between 3 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between New York and Chicago, you can pay as low as £41 with a Flight from Spirit Airlines.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Spirit Airlines: you will get to Chicago in just 2h 40m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting New York and Chicago are FlixBus, Greyhound US and Frontier Airlines, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in New York and Chicago is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Jersey City or to Cicero, IL, and look at flights from John F. Kennedy Airport, and landing at Chicago Midway Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from New York to Chicago?

The most popular companies between New York and Chicago, are FlixBus, Greyhound US and Frontier Airlines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound US and New York Trailways

Airlines: Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and 3 more.

All you need to know when you travel from New York to Chicago

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from New York to Chicago. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from New York to Chicago

How can I reach Chicago from New York?

Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Chicago from New York.

How far is Chicago from New York?

The distance between New York and Chicago is 1,144.6 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between New York and Chicago?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 31 kgs of CO2, a train 40 kgs, a car 195 kgs, and a flight 282 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from New York to Chicago?

You can get to Chicago with just £41 by taking a Flight from Spirit Airlines.

What is the fastest way to get from New York to Chicago?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Chicago in just 2h 40m with a Flight from Spirit Airlines.

More routes to New York and to Chicago

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to New York and to Chicago. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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