Bus and Coach from New York to Chicago: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from New York to Chicago

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

£87

tomorrow

£82

Friday

£85

Saturday

£79

Sunday

£87

Monday

£87

Tuesday

£107

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	21h 10m	10:00	New York	Chinatown	06:10	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£87	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 04/02/2026 10:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/02/2026 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £87 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 10m
FlixBus	20h 25m	10:45	New York	31st & 8th Ave	06:10	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£87	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 04/02/2026 10:45:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/02/2026 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £87 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 25m
FlixBus	20h 40m	10:00	New York	Chinatown	05:40	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£94	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 04/02/2026 10:00:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/02/2026 05:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £94 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 40m
Greyhound US	25h 5m	20:00	New York	G. Washington Bridge Bus Station	20:05	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£126	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 04/02/2026 20:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/02/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £126 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 5m
Greyhound US	22h 15m	22:50	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	20:05	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£128	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 04/02/2026 22:50:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/02/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £128 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from New York to Chicago via Newark, you can save more than £18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  24h 50m
  
  0
  
  13:35
  
  New York
  G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
  
  14:15
  
  Newark
  Penn Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £3
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 05/02/2026 13:35:00 to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 05/02/2026 14:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
- Busbud
  
  21h 55m
  
  0
  
  16:30
  
  Newark
  Penn Station
  
  13:25
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £66
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 05/02/2026 16:30:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 06/02/2026 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 55m
Travel time is 5h 25m longer, but you will save £18

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	21h 10m	10:00	New York	Chinatown	06:10	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£82	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 05/02/2026 10:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 06/02/2026 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £82 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 10m
FlixBus	20h 25m	10:45	New York	31st & 8th Ave	06:10	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£82	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 05/02/2026 10:45:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 06/02/2026 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £82 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 25m
FlixBus	20h 40m	10:00	New York	Chinatown	05:40	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£91	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 05/02/2026 10:00:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 06/02/2026 05:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £91 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 40m
Greyhound US	23h 40m	15:30	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	14:10	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	£122	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 05/02/2026 15:30:00 to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 06/02/2026 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £122 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 40m
Greyhound US	19h 30m	15:30	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	10:00	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£122	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 05/02/2026 15:30:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 06/02/2026 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £122 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from New York to Chicago via Newark, you can save more than £13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  22h 15m
  
  0
  
  22:50
  
  New York
  Port Authority Bus Terminal
  
  23:25
  
  Newark
  Penn Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £3
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 06/02/2026 22:50:00 to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 06/02/2026 23:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
- Busbud
  
  21h 30m
  
  0
  
  23:35
  
  Newark
  Penn Station
  
  20:05
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £66
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 06/02/2026 23:35:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/02/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m
Travel time is 3h 45m longer, but you will save £13

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	21h 10m	10:00	New York	Chinatown	06:10	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£85	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 06/02/2026 10:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/02/2026 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £85 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 10m
FlixBus	20h 25m	10:45	New York	31st & 8th Ave	06:10	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£85	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 06/02/2026 10:45:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/02/2026 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £85 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 25m
FlixBus	20h 40m	10:00	New York	Chinatown	05:40	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£94	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 06/02/2026 10:00:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/02/2026 05:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £94 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 40m
Greyhound US	22h 15m	22:50	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	20:05	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£95	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 06/02/2026 22:50:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/02/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £95 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 15m
Greyhound US	37h 0m	20:00	New York	G. Washington Bridge Bus Station	08:00	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	£96	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 06/02/2026 20:00:00 to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/02/2026 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £96 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 0m

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
  
  21h 25m
  
  0
  
  13:35
  
  New York
  G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
  
  14:15
  
  Newark
  Penn Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £3
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 07/02/2026 13:35:00 to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 07/02/2026 14:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
- Busbud
  
  18h 30m
  
  0
  
  16:30
  
  Newark
  Penn Station
  
  10:00
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £65
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 07/02/2026 16:30:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/02/2026 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
Travel time is 2h 0m 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	New York	Chinatown	06:10	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£79	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 07/02/2026 10:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/02/2026 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £79 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 10m
FlixBus	20h 25m	10:45	New York	31st & 8th Ave	06:10	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£79	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 07/02/2026 10:45:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/02/2026 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £79 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 25m
FlixBus	20h 40m	10:00	New York	Chinatown	05:40	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£91	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 07/02/2026 10:00:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/02/2026 05:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £91 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 40m
Greyhound US	25h 5m	20:00	New York	G. Washington Bridge Bus Station	20:05	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£128	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 07/02/2026 20:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/02/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £128 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 5m
Greyhound US	22h 15m	22:50	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	20:05	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£128	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 07/02/2026 22:50:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/02/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £128 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 15m

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.
- Busbud
  
  25h 20m
  
  0
  
  05:50
  
  New York
  G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
  
  06:20
  
  Newark
  Penn Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £3
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 08/02/2026 05:50:00 to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 08/02/2026 06:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
- Busbud
  
  19h 40m
  
  0
  
  11:30
  
  Newark
  Penn Station
  
  06:10
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £55
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 08/02/2026 11:30:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 09/02/2026 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 40m
Travel time is 5h 55m longer, but you will save £21

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	21h 10m	10:00	New York	Chinatown	06:10	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£87	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 08/02/2026 10:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 09/02/2026 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £87 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 10m
FlixBus	20h 25m	10:45	New York	31st & 8th Ave	06:10	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£87	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 08/02/2026 10:45:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 09/02/2026 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £87 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 25m
FlixBus	20h 40m	10:00	New York	Chinatown	05:40	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£97	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 08/02/2026 10:00:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 09/02/2026 05:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £97 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 40m
Greyhound US	25h 5m	20:00	New York	G. Washington Bridge Bus Station	20:05	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£100	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 08/02/2026 20:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 09/02/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £100 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 5m
Greyhound US	19h 30m	15:30	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	10:00	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£100	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 08/02/2026 15:30:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 09/02/2026 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £100 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m

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 20m
  
  0
  
  05:50
  
  New York
  G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
  
  06:20
  
  Newark
  Penn Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £3
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 08/02/2026 05:50:00 to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 08/02/2026 06:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
- Busbud
  
  19h 40m
  
  0
  
  11:30
  
  Newark
  Penn Station
  
  06:10
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £55
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 08/02/2026 11:30:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 09/02/2026 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 40m
Travel time is 6h 50m longer, but you will save £29

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	21h 25m	13:35	New York	G. Washington Bridge Bus Station	10:00	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£87	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 09/02/2026 13:35:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/02/2026 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £87 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m
Greyhound US	19h 30m	15:30	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	10:00	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£87	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 09/02/2026 15:30:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/02/2026 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £87 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m
FlixBus	26h 0m	07:00	New York	Chinatown	08:00	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	£87	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 09/02/2026 07:00:00 to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/02/2026 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £87 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 0m
FlixBus	21h 0m	14:00	New York	31st & 8th Ave	10:00	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£87	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 09/02/2026 14:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/02/2026 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £87 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 0m
FlixBus	38h 0m	19:00	New York	11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop	08:00	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	£87	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop, New York (USA) at 09/02/2026 19:00:00 to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 11/02/2026 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £87 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 0m

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 20m
  
  0
  
  05:50
  
  New York
  G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
  
  06:20
  
  Newark
  Penn Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £3
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 08/02/2026 05:50:00 to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 08/02/2026 06:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
- Busbud
  
  19h 40m
  
  0
  
  11:30
  
  Newark
  Penn Station
  
  06:10
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £55
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 08/02/2026 11:30:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 09/02/2026 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 40m
Travel time is 6h 50m longer, but you will save £29

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	19h 30m	15:30	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	10:00	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£107	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 10/02/2026 15:30:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 11/02/2026 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £107 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m
Greyhound US	27h 10m	05:50	New York	G. Washington Bridge Bus Station	08:00	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	£108	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 10/02/2026 05:50:00 to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 11/02/2026 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £108 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 10m
Greyhound US	25h 35m	13:35	New York	G. Washington Bridge Bus Station	14:10	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	£108	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 10/02/2026 13:35:00 to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 11/02/2026 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £108 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 35m
FlixBus	25h 30m	07:30	New York	Chinatown	08:00	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	£108	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 10/02/2026 07:30:00 to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 11/02/2026 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £108 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 30m
FlixBus	25h 0m	08:00	New York	31st & 8th Ave	08:00	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	£108	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 10/02/2026 08:00:00 to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 11/02/2026 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £108 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from New York to Chicago via Newark, you can save more than £49? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  25h 20m
  
  0
  
  05:50
  
  New York
  G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
  
  06:20
  
  Newark
  Penn Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £3
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 08/02/2026 05:50:00 to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 08/02/2026 06:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
- Busbud
  
  19h 40m
  
  0
  
  11:30
  
  Newark
  Penn Station
  
  06:10
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £55
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 08/02/2026 11:30:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 09/02/2026 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 40m
Travel time is 6h 50m longer, but you will save £49

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from New York to Chicago is £68 on 26/02/2026. 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 96 daily coaches from New York to Chicago. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 64 daily coaches between New York and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 231 coaches from New York to Chicago, while Night sees the fewest connections between New York and Chicago, with 28 offers.

Facts about coaches from New York to Chicago

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 83 times every day by bus from New York to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from New York to Chicago starting from £68!

Cheapest Bus	£68
Fastest Bus	18h 30m
Earliest Coach	09:55
Latest Coach	23:45
Daily Bus Connections	83 Ø
Distance	1,144.6 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest coach connections from New York to Chicago

Every day, 83 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 04/02/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 03/02

Wednesday 04/02

£98

Thursday 05/02

£82

Friday 06/02

£85

Saturday 07/02

£79

Sunday 08/02

£87

Monday 09/02

£87

Tuesday 10/02

£120

Wednesday 11/02

£82

Thursday 12/02

£82

Friday 13/02

£87

Saturday 14/02

£87

Sunday 15/02

£81

Monday 16/02

£85

Tuesday 17/02

£100

Wednesday 18/02

£72

Thursday 19/02

£75

Friday 20/02

£81

Saturday 21/02

£76

Sunday 22/02

£72

Monday 23/02

£79

Tuesday 24/02

£99

Wednesday 25/02

£86

Thursday 26/02

£68

Friday 27/02

£72

Saturday 28/02

£85

Sunday 01/03

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 £68, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from New York to Chicago. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £99.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from New York to Chicago, with £68. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £87.

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.

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	£87
Fastest Coach	18h 30m
Earliest Coach	09:55
Last Coach	22:50
Daily Connections	30 Ø
Found on	03/02/2026

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.

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 Coach 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 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 £68 and takes 20h 10m. 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 £68 to £176. 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 83 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 18h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £130. 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 09:55. 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 23:45. 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 83 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 83 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!