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Which bus from Chicago to New York is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Chicago to New York. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£91
tomorrow
£91
Sunday
£83
Monday
£71
Tuesday
£63
Wednesday
£69
Thursday
£95

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 22h 15m 17:05 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 16:20 New York Port Authority Bus Terminal  Economy £91
FlixBus 23h 10m 17:05 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 17:15 New York 11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop  Economy £92
FlixBus 22h 45m 17:05 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 16:50 New York G. Washington Bridge Bus Station  Economy £92
Greyhound US 22h 15m 18:00 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 17:15 New York 11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop  Economy £108
Greyhound US 21h 20m 18:00 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 16:20 New York Port Authority Bus Terminal  Economy £108
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to New York via Newark, you can save more than £13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      20h 10m
      0
      19:15
      Chicago
      Downtown Coach Station
      15:40
      Newark
      Penn Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £75
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • Busbud
      0h 40m
      0
      15:45
      Newark
      Penn Station
      16:25
      New York
      31st & 8th Ave
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £3
    Travel Time is 2h 10m shorter, and you will save £13

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 20h 20m 19:40 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 17:00 New York Chinatown  Economy £91
FlixBus 19h 45m 19:40 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 16:25 New York 31st & 8th Ave  Economy £91
FlixBus 20h 45m 19:15 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 17:00 New York Chinatown  Economy £95
Greyhound US 25h 50m 10:00 Chicago Canal & Van Buren 12:50 New York Chinatown  Economy £111
Greyhound US 25h 15m 10:00 Chicago Canal & Van Buren 12:15 New York 31st & 8th Ave  Economy £111
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to New York via Allentown, PA, you can save more than £18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      19h 45m
      0
      19:40
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      13:55
      Allentown, PA
      Transportation Center
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £53
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      2h 25m
      0
      14:00
      Allentown, PA
      Bus Terminal
      16:25
      New York
      31st & 8th Ave
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £20
    Travel Time is 1h 0m shorter, and you will save £18

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 20h 20m 19:40 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 17:00 New York Chinatown  Economy £83
FlixBus 19h 45m 19:40 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 16:25 New York 31st & 8th Ave  Economy £83
FlixBus 20h 45m 19:15 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 17:00 New York Chinatown  Economy £84
Greyhound US 25h 50m 10:00 Chicago Union Station 12:50 New York Chinatown  Economy £102
Greyhound US 25h 15m 10:00 Chicago Union Station 12:15 New York 31st & 8th Ave  Economy £102
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to New York via Allentown, PA, you can save more than £10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      19h 45m
      0
      19:40
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      13:55
      Allentown, PA
      Transportation Center
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £53
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      2h 25m
      0
      14:00
      Allentown, PA
      Bus Terminal
      16:25
      New York
      31st & 8th Ave
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £20
    Travel Time is 1h 0m shorter, and you will save £10

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 28h 45m 05:45 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 11:30 New York 11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop  Economy £71
Greyhound US 39h 35m 06:55 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 23:30 New York Chrystie St  Economy £76
Greyhound US 27h 35m 06:55 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 11:30 New York West 34th Street  Economy £81
FlixBus 20h 10m 19:15 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 16:25 New York 31st & 8th Ave  Economy £87
FlixBus 20h 45m 19:15 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 17:00 New York Chinatown  Economy £87

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 29h 5m 05:25 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 11:30 New York 11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop  Economy £63
Greyhound US 27h 35m 06:55 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 11:30 New York 11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop  Economy £69
FlixBus 22h 15m 17:05 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 16:20 New York Port Authority Bus Terminal  Economy £79
FlixBus 29h 15m 05:25 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 11:40 New York Chinatown  Economy £80
Greyhound US 27h 45m 06:55 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 11:40 New York Chinatown  Economy £86

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 44h 20m 21:40 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 19:00 New York Chrystie St  Economy £69
FlixBus 43h 35m 21:40 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 18:15 New York Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd  Economy £69
FlixBus 23h 10m 17:05 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 17:15 New York West 34th Street  Economy £78
Greyhound US 29h 5m 06:55 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 13:00 New York 11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop  Economy £85
Greyhound US 22h 15m 18:00 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 17:15 New York 11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop  Economy £85

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 26h 0m 10:00 Chicago Canal & Van Buren 13:00 New York 11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop  Economy £95
FlixBus 24h 30m 11:30 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 13:00 New York 11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop  Economy £96
Greyhound US 27h 45m 06:55 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 11:40 New York Chinatown  Economy £96
Greyhound US 22h 15m 18:00 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 17:15 New York 11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop  Economy £96
FlixBus 20h 45m 19:15 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 17:00 New York Chinatown  Economy £98
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to New York via Allentown, PA, you can save more than £25? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      31h 25m
      0
      19:40
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      13:55
      Allentown, PA
      Transportation Center
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £53
      • Waiting Time 12h 0m
    • FlixBus
      2h 10m
      0
      01:55
      Allentown, PA
      Bus Terminal
      04:05
      New York
      Port Authority Bus Terminal
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £17
    Travel time is 9h 40m longer, but you will save £25

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Chicago to New York is £63 on 09/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Chicago and New York?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Chicago to New York. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 95 daily coaches from Chicago to New York. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 44 daily coaches between Chicago and New York.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 270 coaches from Chicago to New York, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Chicago and New York, with 44 offers.

All facts for Chicago to New York bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel daily 69 times by bus from Chicago to New York in one click. Book your Chicago to New York bus ticket starting from £63!

Cheapest Bus £63
Fastest Bus 20h 45m
Earliest Coach 05:45
Latest Coach 23:40
Daily Bus Connections 69 Ø
Distance 1,144.6 km
Coach Companies FlixBus and Greyhound US

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Chicago to New York?

Every day, 69 buses from 2 coach companies leave Chicago for New York. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 01/12
Tuesday 02/12
Wednesday 03/12
Thursday 04/12
Friday 05/12
£91
Saturday 06/12
£91
Sunday 07/12
£93
Monday 08/12
£88
Tuesday 09/12
£81
Wednesday 10/12
£78
Thursday 11/12
£95
Friday 12/12
£96
Saturday 13/12
£92
Sunday 14/12
£94
Monday 15/12
£84
Tuesday 16/12
£76
Wednesday 17/12
£76
Thursday 18/12
£97
Friday 19/12
£116
Saturday 20/12
£101
Sunday 21/12
£121
Monday 22/12
£103
Tuesday 23/12
£109
Wednesday 24/12
£101
Thursday 25/12
£92
Friday 26/12
£100
Saturday 27/12
£98
Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to New York

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to New York, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £63, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Chicago to New York. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £92.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to New York, with £63. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £78.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to New York

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Chicago to New York in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Chicago to New York, 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 Chicago to New York are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and New York

Here is a map with all coach stations in Chicago and New York. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

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

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

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Chicago to New York. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Chicago to New York bus

How much does a Chicago New York coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Chicago New York bus trip is available from £63 and takes 30h 5m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £63 to £159. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to New York.

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

Each day, the bus route from Chicago to New York is offered by roughly 69 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest coach from Chicago to New York is provided by FlixBus and takes 20h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £96. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to New York departs from Chicago at 05:45. 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 Chicago to New York?

The latest bus to New York departs from Chicago at 23:40. 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 Chicago New York route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and New York?

You can check all the direct connections between Chicago and New York 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 bus to New York from Chicago?

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 bus for the Chicago New York 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 Chicago New York 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 Chicago to New York on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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