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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
£114
tomorrow
£107
Wednesday
£73
Thursday
£78
Friday
£91
Saturday
£97
Sunday
£100

Cheapest bus trips today

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 £114
FlixBus 20h 40m 10:00 New York Chinatown 05:40 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £115
FlixBus 19h 55m 10:45 New York 31st & 8th Ave 05:40 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £115
Greyhound US 22h 55m 15:30 New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 13:25 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £137
Greyhound US 21h 10m 09:30 New York Chrystie St 05:40 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £141
  • Did you know that if you travel from New York to Chicago via Akron, OH, you can save more than £29? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      25h 45m
      0
      22:50
      New York
      Port Authority Bus Terminal
      11:00
      Akron, OH
      Bus Stop
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £49
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Greyhound US
      13h 25m
      0
      11:10
      Akron, OH
      Bus Stop
      23:35
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £36
    Travel time is 6h 50m longer, but you will save £29

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

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 £107
FlixBus 30h 41m 23:59 New York 31st & 8th Ave 05:40 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £120
Greyhound US 31h 5m 17:30 New York Chrystie St 23:35 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £126
FlixBus 28h 50m 19:45 New York Chinatown 23:35 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £126
Greyhound US 25h 45m 22:50 New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 23:35 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £132
  • Did you know that if you travel from New York to Chicago via Newark, you can save more than £34? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      21h 5m
      0
      22:50
      New York
      Port Authority Bus Terminal
      23:20
      Newark
      Penn Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Greyhound US
      20h 25m
      0
      23:30
      Newark
      Penn Station
      18:55
      Chicago
      Downtown Coach Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £68
    Travel Time is 0h 19m shorter, and you will save £34

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 18h 25m 20:00 New York G. Washington Bridge Bus Station 13:25 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £73
Greyhound US 18h 35m 19:50 New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 13:25 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £73
Greyhound US 21h 5m 22:50 New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 18:55 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £75
FlixBus 22h 24m 21:31 New York 31st & 8th Ave 18:55 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £91
FlixBus 20h 40m 10:00 New York Chinatown 05:40 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £101

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

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 £78
FlixBus 19h 55m 10:45 New York 31st & 8th Ave 05:40 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £78
FlixBus 22h 24m 21:31 New York 31st & 8th Ave 18:55 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £84
Greyhound US 24h 50m 05:50 New York G. Washington Bridge Bus Station 05:40 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £96
Greyhound US 22h 55m 15:30 New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 13:25 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £98

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 21h 25m 13:35 New York G. Washington Bridge Bus Station 10:00 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £91
Greyhound US 18h 25m 20:00 New York G. Washington Bridge Bus Station 13:25 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £91
Greyhound US 18h 35m 19:50 New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 13:25 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £91
FlixBus 22h 24m 21:31 New York 31st & 8th Ave 18:55 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £97
FlixBus 20h 40m 10:00 New York Chinatown 05:40 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £111
  • 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.
    • Greyhound US
      21h 5m
      0
      22:50
      New York
      Port Authority Bus Terminal
      23:20
      Newark
      Penn Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Greyhound US
      20h 25m
      0
      23:30
      Newark
      Penn Station
      18:55
      Chicago
      Downtown Coach Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £68
    Travel time is 3h 40m longer, but you will save £18

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

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 £97
FlixBus 22h 24m 21:31 New York 31st & 8th Ave 18:55 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £100
FlixBus 20h 40m 10:00 New York Chinatown 05:40 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £102
Greyhound US 20h 45m 09:55 New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 05:40 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £113
Greyhound US 22h 55m 15:30 New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 13:25 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £113
  • Did you know that if you travel from New York to Chicago via Newark, you can save more than £24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      21h 5m
      0
      22:50
      New York
      Port Authority Bus Terminal
      23:20
      Newark
      Penn Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Greyhound US
      20h 25m
      0
      23:30
      Newark
      Penn Station
      18:55
      Chicago
      Downtown Coach Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £68
    Travel time is 5h 10m longer, but you will save £24

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
Greyhound US 22h 55m 15:30 New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 13:25 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £117
FlixBus 20h 40m 10:00 New York Chinatown 05:40 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £118
FlixBus 19h 55m 10:45 New York 31st & 8th Ave 05:40 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £118
Greyhound US 24h 40m 13:35 New York G. Washington Bridge Bus Station 13:15 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £124
  • Did you know that if you travel from New York to Chicago via Newark, you can save more than £27? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      21h 5m
      0
      22:50
      New York
      Port Authority Bus Terminal
      23:20
      Newark
      Penn Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Greyhound US
      20h 25m
      0
      23:30
      Newark
      Penn Station
      18:55
      Chicago
      Downtown Coach Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £68
    Travel time is 2h 10m longer, but you will save £27

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from New York to Chicago is £61 on 26/08/2026. 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 140 daily coaches from New York to Chicago. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 114 daily coaches between New York and Chicago.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 391 coaches from New York to Chicago, while Night sees the fewest connections between New York and Chicago, with 40 offers.

Facts about coaches from New York to Chicago

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 128 times every day by bus from New York to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from New York to Chicago starting from £61!

Cheapest Bus £61
Fastest Bus 15h 55m
Earliest Coach 07:00
Latest Coach 23:59
Daily Bus Connections 128 Ø
Distance 1,144.6 km
Coach Companies FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest coach connections from New York to Chicago

Every day, 128 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 03/08/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 03/08
£114
Tuesday 04/08
£160
Wednesday 05/08
£91
Thursday 06/08
£78
Friday 07/08
£97
Saturday 08/08
£97
Sunday 09/08
£100
Monday 10/08
£81
Tuesday 11/08
£96
Wednesday 12/08
£84
Thursday 13/08
£93
Friday 14/08
£97
Saturday 15/08
£83
Sunday 16/08
£91
Monday 17/08
£86
Tuesday 18/08
£82
Wednesday 19/08
£76
Thursday 20/08
£82
Friday 21/08
£79
Saturday 22/08
£81
Sunday 23/08
£78
Monday 24/08
£74
Tuesday 25/08
£68
Wednesday 26/08
£61
Thursday 27/08
£68
Friday 28/08
£74
Saturday 29/08
£75
Sunday 30/08

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 £61, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from New York to Chicago. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £78.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from New York to Chicago, with £61. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £91.

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.

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 £61 and takes 17h 25m. 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 £61 to £250. 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 128 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 £166. 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 07:00. 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 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 128 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 128 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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