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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
£74
tomorrow
£96
Thursday
£67
Friday
£81
Saturday
£87
Sunday
£100
Monday
£79

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 49h 15m 07:45 New York Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd 08:00 Chicago Canal & Van Buren  Economy £74
FlixBus 28h 45m 19:45 New York Chinatown 23:30 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £132
FlixBus 24h 35m 13:45 New York 31st & 8th Ave 13:20 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £133
Greyhound US 22h 50m 15:30 New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 13:20 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £134
Greyhound US 28h 40m 19:50 New York Bolt Midtown (E) 23:30 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £135

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 20h 40m 10:00 New York Chinatown 05:40 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £96
FlixBus 19h 55m 10:45 New York 31st & 8th Ave 05:40 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £96
FlixBus 16h 55m 21:30 New York 31st & 8th Ave 13:25 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £100
Greyhound US 25h 20m 05:50 New York G. Washington Bridge Bus Station 06:10 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £114
Greyhound US 21h 25m 13:35 New York G. Washington Bridge Bus Station 10:00 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £114
  • Did you know that if you travel from New York to Chicago via Newark, you can save more than £14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      16h 55m
      0
      21:30
      New York
      31st & 8th Ave
      22:00
      Newark
      Penn Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      16h 20m
      0
      22:05
      Newark
      Penn Station
      13:25
      Chicago
      Downtown Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £78
    Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save £14

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 16h 55m 21:30 New York 31st & 8th Ave 13:25 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £67
FlixBus 21h 10m 10:00 New York Chinatown 06:10 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £76
FlixBus 20h 25m 10:45 New York 31st & 8th Ave 06:10 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £76
Greyhound US 20h 45m 09:55 New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 05:40 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £100
Greyhound US 24h 50m 05:50 New York G. Washington Bridge Bus Station 05:40 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £101

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 25h 20m 05:50 New York G. Washington Bridge Bus Station 06:10 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £81
Greyhound US 18h 25m 20:00 New York G. Washington Bridge Bus Station 13:25 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £81
Greyhound US 21h 25m 13:35 New York G. Washington Bridge Bus Station 10:00 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £83
FlixBus 16h 55m 21:30 New York 31st & 8th Ave 13:25 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £84
FlixBus 20h 40m 10:00 New York Chinatown 05:40 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £88

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 21h 10m 10:00 New York Chinatown 06:10 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £87
FlixBus 20h 25m 10:45 New York 31st & 8th Ave 06:10 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £87
FlixBus 16h 55m 21:30 New York 31st & 8th Ave 13:25 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £87
Greyhound US 26h 25m 17:30 New York 7 Av & W 37 St 18:55 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £93
Greyhound US 21h 25m 13:35 New York G. Washington Bridge Bus Station 10:00 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £98

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 22h 24m 21:31 New York 31st & 8th Ave 18:55 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £100
FlixBus 16h 55m 21:30 New York 31st & 8th Ave 13:25 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £120
FlixBus 21h 10m 10:00 New York Chinatown 06:10 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £127
Greyhound US 28h 40m 19:50 New York Bolt Midtown (E) 23:30 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £153
Greyhound US 22h 50m 15:30 New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 13:20 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £154
  • Did you know that if you travel from New York to Chicago via Newark, you can save more than £21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      19h 30m
      0
      15:30
      New York
      Port Authority Bus Terminal
      16:10
      Newark
      Penn Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Greyhound US
      18h 40m
      0
      16:20
      Newark
      Penn Station
      10:00
      Chicago
      Downtown Coach Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £74
    Travel time is 3h 35m longer, but you will save £21

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 16h 55m 21:30 New York 31st & 8th Ave 13:25 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £79
FlixBus 21h 10m 10:00 New York Chinatown 06:10 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £100
FlixBus 20h 25m 10:45 New York 31st & 8th Ave 06:10 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £100
Greyhound US 22h 50m 15:30 New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 13:20 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £114
Greyhound US 25h 40m 22:50 New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 23:30 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £115

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from New York to Chicago is £67 on 05/11/2026. Flexible travellers 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.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 147 daily coaches from New York to Chicago. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 101 daily coaches between New York and Chicago.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 370 coaches from New York to Chicago, while Night sees the fewest connections between New York and Chicago, with 36 offers.

Facts about coaches from New York to Chicago

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 124 times every day by bus from New York to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from New York to Chicago starting from £67!

Cheapest Bus £67
Fastest Bus 15h 55m
Earliest Coach 07:45
Latest Coach 22:50
Daily Bus Connections 124 Ø
Distance 1,144.6 km
Coach Companies FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest coach connections from New York to Chicago

Every day, 124 buses from 2 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 03/11/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 02/11
Tuesday 03/11
£159
Wednesday 04/11
£96
Thursday 05/11
£78
Friday 06/11
£81
Saturday 07/11
£95
Sunday 08/11
£100
Monday 09/11
£79
Tuesday 10/11
£114
Wednesday 11/11
£91
Thursday 12/11
£92
Friday 13/11
£76
Saturday 14/11
£79
Sunday 15/11
£82
Monday 16/11
£72
Tuesday 17/11
£97
Wednesday 18/11
£67
Thursday 19/11
£81
Friday 20/11
£97
Saturday 21/11
£98
Sunday 22/11
£112
Monday 23/11
£109
Tuesday 24/11
£133
Wednesday 25/11
£133
Thursday 26/11
£89
Friday 27/11
£102
Saturday 28/11
£147
Sunday 29/11

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 £67, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from New York to Chicago. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £82.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from New York to Chicago, with £67. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £83.

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.

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.

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 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 £67 and takes 15h 55m. 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 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £67 to £239. 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 124 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 FlixBus and takes 15h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £101. 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 07:45. 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 New York to Chicago?

The latest bus to Chicago departs from New York at 22:50. 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 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 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 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.

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 124 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 124 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
Economy

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

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